FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Pairings Announced
The FA Youth Cup fifth round pairings have officially been announced for the 2025-26 season. This stage features eight critical ties that will shape the competition as it progresses. The matches are scheduled to take place by Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Overview of the Fifth Round Pairings
The ongoing fourth round has seen numerous fixtures already concluded, while others are set to occur throughout this month. Notably, if any match ends in a draw after regular time, it will proceed to extra time. Should teams remain tied, a penalty shootout will determine the victor.
Player Eligibility
For the 2025-26 FA Youth Cup, player age restrictions differ based on league affiliation:
- For Premier League and EFL clubs: Players must be born on or after September 1, 2007.
- For clubs in the National League System: Players should be born between September 1, 2007, and September 1, 2010.
2025-26 FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Matches
| Match |
|---|
| Chelsea vs. Manchester City or Arsenal |
| Sunderland vs. Queens Park Rangers or Brighton & Hove Albion or West Bromwich Albion |
| Stevenage vs. Newcastle United or Crystal Palace |
| Oxford United or Colchester United vs. Manchester United or Derby County |
| Norwich City or Burnley vs. Charlton Athletic |
| Leeds United or Swansea City vs. Coventry City or Blackburn Rovers |
| Fleetwood Town or Aston Villa vs. Southend United or Wrexham |
| Everton or West Ham United vs. Ipswich Town |
Fans eagerly await the upcoming matches as the tournament intensifies. Stay tuned for updates on the latest results and fixtures at Filmogaz.com.
