FA Cup fifth round draw: Wrexham handed chance to face Spurs

FA Cup fifth round draw: Wrexham handed chance to face Spurs

Non-league Wrexham have been handed a potential blockbuster clash with Premier League outfit Tottenham in the FA Cup fifth round.

Spurs will make a trip to the Racecourse Ground if the Welsh side beat Sheffield United in their fourth round replay. 

The pair played out a thrilling 3-3 draw yesterday, with Blades defender John Egan's late strike forcing a rematch at Bramall Lane next Tuesday.

Manchester City visit Bristol City, while West Ham head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.

Elsewhere in the draw, Southampton boss Nathan Jones could welcome former club Luton to St Mary's if the Hatters see off Grimsby.

Leicester host Blackburn or Birmingham, Brighton are up against Stoke while Leeds will travel to either Fulham or Sunderland.

At least one EFL team will reach the quarter-finals with Ipswich or Burnley pitted against either Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood.

FA Cup fifth round draw in full

Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby

Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham

Stoke vs Brighton

Wrexham or Sheffield United vs Tottenham

Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds

Bristol City vs Manchester City

Manchester United vs West Ham

Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood

All ties will be played on the week commencing Feburary 27.

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