How many teams are left in the FA Cup?

There are 16 teams remaining in the FA Cup as the competition progresses to the fifth round.

When are the FA Cup fifth-round ties scheduled?

The FA Cup fifth-round ties are scheduled to take place from March 6 to March 9, 2026.

Which major teams have been eliminated from the FA Cup?

Top-flight giants Tottenham and Manchester United, along with Aston Villa and Brighton, have been eliminated from the FA Cup.

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FA Cup Fifth Round: Upsets Continue as Quarterfinals Loom

16 Feb

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Summary

Only 16 teams are left in the FA Cup as the competition nears the quarterfinals.
Macclesfield, after a major upset, faces another Premier League test.
Several top-flight giants have already been eliminated from the tournament.

FA Cup Fifth Round: Upsets Continue as Quarterfinals Loom

The FA Cup has narrowed its field to just 16 clubs, with the quarterfinals on the horizon. Premier League sides entered the competition in the third round, but many have since been eliminated.

Sixth-tier Macclesfield, responsible for a historic upset in the fourth round, is set to face Brentford for the final fifth-round spot. This match was delayed due to a waterlogged pitch that also affected the Port Vale vs. Bristol City fixture, now rescheduled for March 3.

Wrexham continues its impressive run, having defeated Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town. Meanwhile, major clubs like Tottenham, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Brighton have already exited the tournament.

League One's Mansfield Town achieved a notable upset by defeating Burnley 2-1. The draw for the quarterfinal round is scheduled for February 16, preceding the Macclesfield vs. Brentford match. The fifth-round ties are slated to take place between March 6 and March 9, 2026.

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