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Maidstone United will travel to either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City in FA Cup fifth round, while holders Man City face a potentially tricky trip to Luton Town

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Sixth-tier Maidstone United will travel to Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The National League South side defeated Championship team Ipswich Town on Saturday and will again face second-tier opposition.

The non-league heroes’ destination will be decided by a replay after Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City played out a 1-1 draw on Friday evening.

With a cheeky nod to their FA Cup path, Maidstone tweeted the news of the draw next to the comment: ‘Championship? I finished it, buddy.”

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Holders Manchester City face a potentially tricky trip to Luton Town in the next round after beating Tottenham on Friday.

Maidstone United travel to Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City in the FA Cup

Holders Manchester City face a potentially difficult trip to Luton Town in the next roundHolders Manchester City face a potentially difficult trip to Luton Town in the next round

Holders Manchester City face a potentially difficult trip to Luton Town in the next round

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The Hatters defeated fellow Premier League side Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday and will be rewarded with a new top side at Kenilworth Road.

The only other confirmed matches for the fifth round are another Premier League match between Wolves and Brighton, with AFC Bournemouth hosting Championship high-flyers Leicester City.

Numerous fourth-round matches remain to be decided ahead of the next round, which will be held on or around Wednesday, February 28.

The winner of the match between Liverpool and Norwich City this afternoon will receive the winner of Watford versus Southampton, which also happens at the same time.

The winner of the replay between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest will host the winner of the match between Newport County and Manchester United next month.

Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham will go head-to-head on Monday evening, with the honor of hosting Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United presented to the victors.

Replays are needed to decide whether Chelsea or Aston Villa will host the FA Cup fifth round, with Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle traveling to face the Premier League opposition.

FA Cup fifth round draw

Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham vs Newcastle

Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle

Bournemouth vs Leicester City

Liverpool or Norwich City versus Watford or Southampton

Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs Newport County or Manchester United

Wolves vs Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United

Luton Town vs Manchester City

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