Third-tier Wolves have been drawn at home to reigning champions, Manchester United in the Fifth Round of 2024-25 Women’s FA Cup.
Wolves won 2-0 away at fellow third-tier opposition, Cheltenham Town to book their spot in the last 16, which now sees them host Manchester United, after the Red Devils began their title defence with a ruthless 7-0 home win over West Bromwich Albion.
Rugby Borough will play host to West Ham or Liverpool in a money-spinning tie for the Women’s National League North club.
Five-time champions, Chelsea will face an all-WSL tie against either Everton or London rivals – Tottenham, after the latter pair saw their clash postponed due to a frozen pitch.
14-time holders, Arsenal could face a London derby at home if they overcome Bristol City in their rearranged fourth-round tie, with London City Lionesses awaiting the winners.
Manchester City’s reward for beating Ipswich is another home tie against either Leicester or Stoke.
Second-tier Newcastle United could face an all-Women’s Championship encounter away to Sheffield United, if the Blades upset WSL’s Crystal Palace in their rescheduled fourth-round tie.
Aston Villa will play host to either fellow WSL team – Brighton or second-tier Durham, after the Seagulls’ tie against the Wildcats was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Sunderland will head to either Blackburn or Portsmouth in an all-Championship tie, in-turn guaranteeing at least one second-tier side in the Quarter-Finals.
Fifth Round ties will be played on the weekend of 8-9 February 2025.
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