When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch live
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This week, teams are battling it out in the FA Cup fifth-round matches, hoping to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. Here’s what’s happening:
The action started with Coventry easily defeating Maidstone, the last non-league team standing.
Next, on Tuesday, there are three matches. Manchester City faces a tough away game against Luton, and Blackburn will try to upset Newcastle.
On Wednesday, the round wraps up. There are no replays at this stage. Liverpool, fresh from winning the Carabao Cup, takes on Southampton. Meanwhile, Chelsea aims to recover from their Wembley loss in a highly-anticipated match against Leeds.
The FA Cup draw is set for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:45pm GMT, just before the Liverpool vs. Southampton game.
You can watch the draw on ITV1 in the UK or stream it for free on the FA’s social media channels, ITVX app, and website.
Here are the ball numbers for the draw:
- Blackburn Rovers or Newcastle United
- Chelsea or Leeds United
- Liverpool or Southampton
- Nottingham Forest or Manchester United
- Wolves or Brighton
- Coventry City
- Luton Town or Manchester City
The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, March 16.