Maidstone United, a non-league side from Kent, has made it through to the FA Cup fifth round with a stunning upset by winning 2-1 at Ipswich on Saturday.
They will now travel to Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry, who will play their fourth-round replay next week.
Maidstone manager George Elokobi has expressed his excitement about the draw, saying, “Another Championship side. It’s going to be a big day out for us. It’s incredible to get into the fifth round. We are not disappointed.”
He believes that it’s a good draw for both teams and that they need to make sure they go out and do it again.
Maidstone’s preference was to play Wolves, but they are thrilled to be progressing to the fifth round regardless of the opponent.
Holders Manchester City will make the trip to Luton, while Newcastle will face the winners of the Blackburn and Wrexham tie.
Chelsea or Aston Villa will host Leeds or Plymouth, and Brighton will travel to Wolves.
Bournemouth will entertain Championship leaders Leicester.
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Liverpool will face Watford or Southampton, and the winners of the replay between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest will face Manchester United, who beat Newport on Sunday.
The fifth-round matches will be scheduled during the week commencing Monday, February 26.
The magic of the cup is still very much alive, and on that day, anything can happen.
