Leeds United: Whites drawn at Watford
The Elland Road club avoided the division’s top teams in tonight’s draw but will face top flight opposition for the first time this season after yesterday’s 2-1 win at Bolton Wanderers.
United are due to visit Vicarage Road over the weekend of February 20. Their Championship clash away at Birmingham City - planned for the same date - is set to be rescheduled.
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Hide AdWatford came through round four of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest yesterday.
Leeds are bidding to reach the last eight of the tournament for the first time in 13 years.
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup:
Chelsea v Manchester City
Reading v West Brom/Peterborough
Watford v Leeds
Shrewsbury v Manchester United
Blackburn v Liverpool/West Ham
Tottenham v Crystal Palace
Arsenal v Hull
Bournemouth v Everton
Ties to be played February 19-22.