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FA Cup fifth round draw: What time does it start, where can I watch it, what are the ball numbers?

Everything you need to know about the FA Cup fifth round draw

Samuel Lovett,Mark Critchley
Monday 30 January 2017 20:07 GMT
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The FA Cup trophy, currently held by Manchester United
The FA Cup trophy, currently held by Manchester United (Getty)

What time is the FA Cup fifth round draw?

The draw for the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup will take place at approximately 7.20pm on Monday 30 January.

Sutton United and Lincoln City are the two remaining non-League teams, and they will be hoping for plumb draws against the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Where can I watch it?

The draw will be shown live on BBC One during the broadcast of The One Show. You will also be able to watch it on the FA Cup’s official Facebook account.

Alternatively, you can follow The Independent’s live coverage of the draw on our live blog below.

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Ball numbers

1 Tottenham Hotspur

2 Derby County or Leicester City

3 Oxford United

4 Sutton United

5 Wolverhampton Wanderers

6 Arsenal

7 Lincoln City

8 Chelsea

9 Manchester United

10 Millwall

11 Huddersfield Town

12 Burnley

13 Blackburn Rovers

14 Fulham

15 Middlesbrough

16 Manchester City

Who will be conducting the draw?

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, will be drawing the balls from the bowl.

When does the fifth round take place?

This year’s FA Cup fifth round is scheduled to take place between Friday 17 February and Monday 20 February.

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Good evening and welcome to the Independent's coverage for tonight's FA Cup fifth-round draw.

Sutton United and Lincoln City proved over the weekend that the magic of the cup does indeed live on and both sides will be hoping for a tasty draw against some of the competition's big guns.

As for the Premier League 'top six', that figure has been reduced to five after Liverpool were knocked out by Wolves at home - their third consecutive defeat in one week.

Just over 20 minutes to go until the remaining teams find out their fate - stay tuned!

Samuel Lovett30 January 2017 18:56
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With Sutton United and Lincoln City both in contention for tonight's draw, this is the first time two non-league clubs have reached the FA Cup fifth round since the foundation of the Football League in 1888.  

Both teams will have their fingers crossed for a big away draw against the likes of Manchester United or Arsenal. Being entitled to 45 per cent of the revenue amassed through gate sales at Old Trafford or the Emirates Stadium, the clubs would benefit on a much a greater financial level through an away fixture compared to if they were to welcome such sides to their own home grounds.

Samuel Lovett30 January 2017 19:07
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Sutton United fans will be hoping for a repeat of Saturday's scenes in the next stage of the cup 

Samuel Lovett30 January 2017 19:11
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And in case you missed it, here's our report from Gander Green Lane!

Samuel Lovett30 January 2017 19:13
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Five minutes until the draw starts. The fans are having their say and Luke from Lincoln City has said he wouldn't mind an away draw against Chelsea. Wise kid.

Samuel Lovett30 January 2017 19:17
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Robbie Savage and Gareth Southgate are in the house too. 

The England manager has said the FA Cup is a "great opportunity" for club's youngsters to get first-team football under their belt and play under pressure. But we know where that gets you when you play a second-string side... just ask Liverpool fans.

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Right, here we go folks!

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Draw 1: Burnley vs Lincoln City

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Draw 2: Fulham vs Tottenham

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Draw 3: Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester United

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