Resurgent Saints a tough assignment for Silva
Fulham vs Southampton, Sunday, kick-off 12pm
The Championship is bonkers this year and Southampton are living proof. Saints were 21st in the table when Tonda Eckert took over early in November following the sacking of Will Still, but a run of six wins in eight has seen them climb to one place outside the play-off places. See? Bonkers.
As for Marco Silva, this game feels important. He's consistently spoken about wanting to steer Fulham to the 'next level' this season, without really detailing what the next level constitutes. Does it mean European qualification? Does he have designs on silverware?
If it's the latter, the FA Cup is his only option. Perhaps he even believes both of the above feats are possible simultaneously. If so, stopping a Southampton side that has scored 15 goals in their last five games in all competitions will be key. Saints are actually unbeaten in nine, a run stretching back to January, and will no doubt fancy themselves an upset if Fulham can't reach Silva's much-desired level.Laura Hunter
Which Port Vale will turn up at Vale Park?
Port Vale vs Sunderland, Sunday, kick-off 1.30pm
Port Vale need a big performance to overcome their Premier League opponents this weekend, and they have had truly contrasting form at Vale Park between league and cup.
Just 12 of their 27 League One points have been won at home as they sit bottom of the table, with only two wins - although one of those did come against fellow fifth-round hopefuls, Mansfield.
But all four of their FA Cup wins this season have come at Vale Park and the last three have been by a 1-0 scoreline. This includes beating Championship side Bristol City in extra time on Tuesday evening.
They go again quickly as they host Regis Le Bris' high-flying Sunderland, who will be confident that they can take on all-comers in this season's FA Cup. They have also won both of their fixtures in the competition on the road, and will be looking to avoid an upset on Sunday.Charlotte Marsh
Leeds' difficult juggling act gives Norwich an opportunity
Leeds vs Norwich, Sunday, kick-off 4.30pm
Leeds have only lost two of their last 15 meetings with Norwich, and both of those came when Daniel Farke, who now occupies the home dugout at Elland Road, was in charge of Sunday's visitors.
Farke, of course, still holds a special place in the hearts of Canaries fans for the joy of two promotion-winning campaigns between 2019-2021.
Philippe Clement is a man on his own mission, though. Norwich were relegation-bound before the Belgian arrived, keen to prove his credentials in the English leagues after taking a stab at Scotland and falling foul of Celtic's unrelenting dominance. Overseeing Rangers' first home loss to St Mirren since 1991 in his final act in charge wasn't exactly the highlight of his tumultuous tenure at Ibrox.
A year on, horizons appear much brighter. Clement's style of football has been well received at Norwich and there is substance to match, too, with eight victories in their last 10 league and cup outings. He will be aware that Leeds have already beaten two Championship sides en route to the fifth round but hopeful his side can catch Farke juggling priorities.
Leeds play Crystal Palace and Brentford in their next two Premier League games, needing points in both to stave off any threat of relegation talk ramping up again.Laura Hunter
A big chance for Brentford?
West Ham vs Brentford, Monday, kick-of 7.30pm
As much as West Ham would love a cup run, Nuno Espirito Santo has bigger concerns in the final three months of the season with the Hammers battling to stay in the Premier League.
An upturn in form has made that a far more realistic prospect than it looked at the start of 2026, but a potential three further games and the associated distraction is probably not what his side needs right now.
You could make some of the same points for Keith Andrews' Brentford as they chase a first-ever season in Europe - but without the same pressure and with a week's rest before they face Wolves live on Monday Night Football, there is no reason for them not to go with a strong line-up.
Thomas Frank did so much for the Bees but never made cup competitions a priority, so the chance to move within one game of Wembley is a huge draw for their supporters - and should be for Andrews too.Ron Walker