FA Cup 5th round draw confirmed as non-league Maidstone face former winners

NON-LEAGUE MAIDSTONE will take on Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The National League South team, the lowest ranked team in the competition, stunned Ipswich Town by beating them 2-1 at Portman Road yesterday.

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And for that they have been rewarded with another away day against a Champion Club.

Holders Manchester City have booked a difficult away trip to Luton Town.

Meanwhile, the winners of Manchester United's match at Newport County will travel to the winners of the replay between Nottingham Forest and Bristol City this afternoon.

Liverpool, who lead Norwich City 2-1 at half-time in their fourth round tie, face a home game with Watford or Southampton.

Blackburn and Wrexham, who play on Monday, will host top opponents in Newcastle.

The winners of Chelsea and Aston Villa will next welcome Leeds or Plymouth, while Bournemouth will face championship leaders and 2021 cup winners Leicester.

The draw was postponed due to crowd problems during Wolves' win over West Brom, but Gary O'Neil's men now know they will face Brighton at home next month.

The matches for the fifth round will take place in the week commencing Monday 26 February.

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And the prize fund offers £225,000 for winning clubs.

BBC and ITV will announce their TV choices for live coverage and the timing of the matches in the coming days.

FA CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW:

Blackburn/Wrexham v Newcastle

Chelsea/Aston Villa vs Leeds/Plymouth

Bournemouth vs Leicester

Liverpool/Norwich vs Watford/Southampton

Bristol City/Nottingham Forest v Newport/Man Utd

Wolves vs Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday/Coventry v Maidstone United

Luton vs Man City

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