Arsenal face League One side in FA Cup fifth round

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February 16, 2026 20:30 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal have been drawn against a League One outfit for the fifth round of the FA Cup next month.

The north London giants cruised to the current stage of the competition after a comfortable 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners were four-nil up after just 27 minutes on the clock, and the club managed to comfortably see out the remainder of the game.

Arsenal have now been handed another favourable draw against Mansfield Town, who are currently mid-table in the English third tier.

The Stags reached the fifth round after a surprise 2-1 win at Burnley and will be eyeing another major upset when the Gunners visit them.

Arsenal previously won the FA Cup in 2020 when they progressed beyond the fourth round and will be aiming to repeat the feat this time.

Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to heavily rotate his XI for the game. The likes of Max Dowman and Marli Salmon could make the line-up.