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Guide to the FA Cup fifth round draw, including when it is, how to watch it live, the teams involved and more

How to watch the Championship match between Portsmouth and Southampton, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Macclesfield FC will welcome the Premier League's Brentford to their Moss Rose home in the next round of the 2025-26 FA Cup after the fourth round draw handed the non-league side another glamorous tie against top flight opposition. The Silkmen sensationally beat holders Crystal Palace in the third round to complete one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all-time.

Russell Martin has reportedly been identified as one of the leading candidates to become the next head coach of the Columbus Crew. The 39-year-old Scottish manager is being considered to fill the vacancy left by Wilfried Nancy, who departed the defending MLS champions in December 2025 to take charge of Scottish Premiership giants Celtic FC.

Coventry City and Southampton have both been charged by the Football Association (FA) following the unsavoury scenes at the end of their 1-1 draw in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. An ugly melee broke out between both sets of players and club staff, with Sky Blues manager Frank Lampard later apologising for his part in the scuffle at St. Mary’s.

Frank Lampard was forced to apologise after a heated post-match melee erupted following Coventry City’s hard-earned draw at Southampton. The Sky Blues boss appeared to inflame tensions with a sarcastic gesture towards the home crowd, triggering confrontations between players and staff and overshadowing a resilient display from his Championship leaders.

Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard sparked a Championship melee after celebrating Coventry City's hard-fought draw against Southampton on Saturday. The Sky Blues were reduced to 10 men at the start of the second half, but they managed to hold Southampton to a draw to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches, with their last loss coming in November against Wrexham.

Southampton have sacked manager Will Still after just 16 games in charge, with the Championship promotion hopefuls languishing in 21st place. The 33-year-old managed only four wins during a torrid start to life back in England, and Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Preston proved to be his final match in charge as the Saints turn to interim boss Tonda Eckert.

GOAL takes a look at how Americans performed in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, highlighted by Wright and Sargent

Liverpool have reportedly turned down a £15m bid from Southampton for 21-year-old winger Fabio Carvalho.

Fans left stunned as Erling Haaland surpassed Arsenal striker's Premier League goal tally - in 143 fewer games after scoring against Southampton.

Pep Guardiola launched a passionate defence of a wasteful Erling Haaland after Manchester City's 1-0 win against Southampton.

Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Southampton boss Russell Martin after watching his Manchester City side secure a narrow 1-0 win against the Saints.