Top favorite surges ahead revealing 5 top contenders for the FA Cup title and latest Round 5 schedule after the draw results.
On 17 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Sky Bet, a well-known licensed bookmaker in England, released the latest odds for the 2025-26 FA Cup winner after the Round 5 draw results were announced as follows.
Fulham vs Southampton
Port Vale / Bristol City vs Sunderland
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Leeds United vs Norwich City
Mansfield Town vs Arsenal
Wolverhampton vs Liverpool
Wrexham vs Chelsea
West Ham United vs Brentford
*Matches to be played between 6-9 March
It turns out Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, have become the sole top favorite after drawing Mansfield Town, the only remaining team from the lower leagues.
Meanwhile, Manchester City dropped to second favorite in the FA Cup race after being drawn to visit Newcastle, with Liverpool third and Chelsea fourth favorites.
Favorite 1: Arsenal - Odds 11/4 (stake 4 to win 11, excluding stake)
Favorite 2: Manchester City - Odds 7/2
Favorite 3: Liverpool - Odds 9/2
Favorite 4: Chelsea - Odds 11/2
Favorite 5: Newcastle - Odds 9/1