FA Cup fifth round takes shape as Liverpool discover their opponents
Liverpool will host Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round.
The Reds' opponents have finally been confirmed after Saints earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over Watford in a replay at St Mary's. Sekou Mara got Russell Martin's side on their way with a quick-fire brace just after half-time, before Che Adams wrapped up the scoring in the 78th minute.
It was a routine win for Southampton, who will travel to Anfield on Wednesday, February 28, with the game kicking off at 8pm live on ITV. Liverpool booked their place in the last 16 with a 5-2 success against Norwich and will now be hoping to beat another Championship side this time around.
Saints' win over Watford was one of three fourth round replays on Tuesday evening. Coventry will face Maidstone in the next round after Mark Robins' men earned a 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Kasey Palmer gave the Sky Blues the lead, before Bailey Cadamarteri equalised during a dramatic opening 10 minutes.
However, Coventry stepped it up a gear in the second half with Callum O'Hare scoring a six-minute double to put the home side in the ascendancy at the CBS Arena. Haji Wright scored Coventry's fourth as they sealed their place against sixth-tier Maidstone, who beat high-flying Ipswich in the last round.
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In the other replay, Leeds secured their spot in the fifth round after beating Plymouth 4-1. The Whites opened the scoring in the 67th minute through Wilfried Gnonto, but were pegged back courtesy of Brendan Galloway's strike, which sent the match to extra-time.
Leeds retook the lead as Crysencio Summerville struck, before Georginio Rutter slotted home and Ryan Hardie put through his own net to earn the Whites a place in the fifth round. Daniel Farke's side will travel to the winner of Chelsea's trip to Aston Villa, which will take place on Wednesday.
Nottingham Forest are due to take on Bristol City in the fifth and final fourth round replay, with the winner of that hosting Manchester United. Here is how the FA Cup fifth round is shaping up...
Leeds are into the FA Cup fifth round (Getty Images)February 26: Coventry vs Maidstone (7:45pm)
February 27: Bournemouth vs Leicester (7:30pm)
February 27: Blackburn vs Newcastle (7:45pm)
February 27: Luton vs Manchester City (8pm)
February 27: Chelsea/Aston Villa vs Leeds (7:45pm)
February 27: Bristol City/Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United (7:45pm)
February 28: Wolves vs Brighton (7:45pm)
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February 28: Liverpool vs Southampton (8pm)
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