THE FA CUP fifth round is taking place across this week in a midweek bonanza.
And the draw for quarter-finals will take place as the world’s oldest national football competition whittles down to the final eight. Here’s how to watch all of the action and also those all-important ball numbers.
The big draw takes place this week
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
The FA Cup quarter-final draw takes place at approx 7.45pm on Thursday night, live from BT Sport’s studios in East London.
It is set to go down just before the final fifth-round tie of the week – Barnsley vs Chelsea. Though if the match on before it – Wolves vs Southampton – goes to extra time then the draw will be delayed.
Reshmin Choudhury will host with Karen Carney drawing the balls out.
How can I watch the FA Cup quarter-final FREE?
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be live streamed on FA Cup YouTube channel, Twitter and Facebook accounts for FREE or on BT Sport 1 at the conclusion of Wolves vs Southampton.
What are the ball numbers?
1 Burnley or AFC Bournemouth
2 Manchester United or West Ham United
3 Sheffield United or Bristol City
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers or Southampton
5 Barnsley or Chelsea
6 Everton or Tottenham Hotspur
7 Swansea City or Manchester City
8 Leicester City or Brighton & Hove Albion
What are the FA Cup fifth round matches?
Tuesday
- Burnley vs AFC Bournemouth (5.30pm) BT SPORT 1
- Manchester United vs West Ham United (7.30pm) BBC ONE
Wednesday
- Swansea City vs Manchester City (5.30pm) BT SPORT 1
- Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion (7.30pm) BT SPORT 2
- Sheffield United vs Bristol City (7.30pm) BBC Red Button/ BBC iPlayer
- Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur (8.15pm) BT SPORT 1
Thursday
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton (5.30pm) BT SPORT 1
- Barnsley vs Chelsea (8pm) BBC One / BBC iPlayer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
