Manchester City is set to discover their next opponents in the FA Cup following a recent victory against Salford City. The match took place at the Etihad Stadium, where City secured a 2-0 win, marking their progression to the fifth round of the prestigious tournament.
Match Highlights
The game showcased a strong performance from City, highlighted by an early goal from Omar Marmoush within the first ten minutes. The match took a twist with Salford benefiting from an own goal by Alfie Dorrington, giving City a slight advantage. In the final moments, substitute Marc Guehi secured the win with a second goal, sealing their place in the next round.
FA Cup Fifth Round Draw Details
The FA Cup fifth round draw is scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026. Here’s what you need to know:
How to Watch
- The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports from Macclesfield.
- You can also tune in on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
- The event will start around 6:35 PM GMT and will be hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Joe Cole and Karen Carney drawing the balls.
Ball Numbers for the Fifth Round
| Ball Number | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool |
| 2 | Fulham |
| 3 | Sunderland |
| 4 | Southampton |
| 5 | Wrexham |
| 6 | Arsenal |
| 7 | Chelsea |
| 8 | West Ham United |
| 9 | Mansfield Town |
| 10 | Norwich City |
| 11 | Port Vale or Bristol City |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 13 | Newcastle United |
| 14 | Manchester City |
| 15 | Macclesfield or Brentford |
| 16 | Leeds United |
Upcoming Fixtures
The fifth round ties will take place on the weekend of 7 and 8 March 2026. This round will follow a midweek Premier League match for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest. It will also precede their UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg match, set to occur away from home.
FA Cup Fixture Dates in 2026
- Quarter-finals: Saturday, 4 April 2026
- Semi-finals: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Final: Saturday, 16 May 2026
