The race to the 2025-26 FA Cup title is down to 16 clubs. The fifth round of the prestigious soccer tournament in England features several intriguing storylines, including Manchester City seeking a fourth straight FA Cup final appearance. The 2023 champions will face Newcastle United at St James' Park in an all-Premier League fifth-round matchup.
Eight-time winners Chelsea, who lost three consecutive FA Cup finals from 2020 to 2022, will play at Wrexham, who are in the round of 16 for the first time in 29 years. Arsenal, who look to capture their first major trophy since winning their record 14th FA Cup six years ago, will go head-to-head with Mansfield Town. The Stags are in the fifth round for the first time since 1975.
Here are key facts about the fifth round of the 2025-26 FA Cup:
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all of the action in the ESPN App and in the English FA Cup streaming hub.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern
March 6
2 p.m.: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool
March 7
7 a.m.: Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal on ESPN2
12:35 p.m.: Wrexham vs. Chelsea
2:50 p.m.: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
March 8
7:30 a.m.: Fulham vs. Southampton on ESPN2
9:20 a.m.: Sunderland vs. TBD
12:20 p.m.: Leeds United vs. Norwich City
March 9
3:20 p.m.: West Ham United vs. Brentford
How can fans access more soccer content from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN soccer hub page for the latest news, analysis, scores, standings and more.
