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Newcastle pitted against Man City in the FA Cup fifth round
Shields Gazette
|February 18, 2026
Newcastle United have been drawn at home against Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Manchester City, beaten finalists in the last two seasons and aiming for a fourth successive FA Cup final appearance, face Newcastle at St James’ Park in an all-Premier League tie.
Newcastle have been drawn against, and subsequently beaten, two Premier League opponents to reach this stage so far this season.
This story is from the February 18, 2026 edition of Shields Gazette.
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