Chelsea draw Arsenal in Vitality Women’s FA Cup 5th Round

Vitality Women's FA Cup 5th Round Proper

The Vitality Women’s FA Cup 5th Round draw set up a massive London derby as holders Chelsea were paired with Arsenal.

Charlton Athletic v Birmingham City
Manchester United v Durham
West Ham United v Aston Villa
Lewes v Cardiff City Ladies
Tottenham Hotspur v Reading
Chelsea v Arsenal
Brighton & Hove Albion v Coventry United
Bristol City v Manchester City

After their shock win on Sunday, fourth-tier Cardiff City Ladies next go to Championship side Lewes, Birmingham City’s reward fir eliminating Everton is another away trip to Charlton Athletic.

There are two all-WSL ties as West Ham welcome Aston Villa and Tottenham take on Reading.

Durham travel to Manchester United, Bristol City host Manchester City who recently beat them 6-0 in the Conti Cup, while Brighton will host Coventry United.

Ties to be played on Sunday 26 February.

Winning teams receive £20,000 from the prize fund, defeated sides get £5,000.

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