FA Cup Fifth Round TV Schedule: All Matches on BBC, TNT Sports, and discovery+
The FA Cup continues this weekend with the highly anticipated fifth round, featuring 16 clubs battling for a spot in the quarter-finals. The action kicks off on Friday night at Molineux, where Wolves host Liverpool, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of football. A total of eight matches will be broadcast across BBC, TNT Sports, and discovery+, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the drama.
Key Fixtures and Broadcast Details
One of the standout ties is Chelsea's clash with Wrexham, as the Championship high-flyers, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, aim to create a Hollywood-style upset against Liam Rosenior's side. Meanwhile, last year's runner-up, Manchester City, travels to St James' Park to face Newcastle in a rematch of this season's Carabao Cup semi-final. Premier League leaders Arsenal will be cautious as they visit League One side Mansfield Town, hoping to avoid a major upset.
All eight FA Cup fifth round games will be televised, with TNT Sports serving as the primary rights holder this year, sharing 14 matches with the BBC throughout the season. Below is the complete schedule:
- Friday, March 6: Wolves vs Liverpool (20:00) – BBC One, iPlayer, TNT Sports 1, and discovery+
- Saturday, March 7: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal (12:15) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Saturday, March 7: Wrexham vs Chelsea (17:45) – BBC One, iPlayer, TNT Sports 2, and discovery+
- Saturday, March 7: Newcastle vs Manchester City (20:00) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Sunday, March 8: Fulham vs Southampton (12:00) – TNT Sports 2 and discovery+
- Sunday, March 8: Port Vale vs Sunderland (13:30) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Sunday, March 8: Leeds vs Norwich (16:30) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Monday, March 9: West Ham United vs Brentford (19:30) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
FA Cup Rules and Quarter-Final Draw
Replays have been eliminated from this season's FA Cup to reduce fixture congestion, a rule that carried over from last year. If any match ends in a draw after normal time, it will proceed directly to extra-time and, if necessary, penalties. The quarter-final draw is scheduled for Monday night during TNT Sports' coverage of West Ham vs Brentford, with the fixtures set for the weekend of Saturday, April 4.
This weekend promises intense football action as clubs vie for a place in the next round, with broadcasters providing comprehensive coverage to keep fans engaged. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as the FA Cup drama unfolds.
