Mansfield Town, managed by Nigel Clough, earned a home tie at Field Mill against Premier League leaders Arsenal after a 2-1 comeback win over Burnley in the fourth round and a road victory over Championship side Sheffield United. The League One club will look to repeat their cup magic against the top‑scoring side.
The draw also pairs Wrexham with Chelsea, while other fifth‑round fixtures include Fulham vs Southampton, Port Vale vs Bristol City, Newcastle vs Manchester City, and Leeds United vs Norwich City. Matches will take place on March 7‑8, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. local time.