Sunderland will face either Port Vale or Bristol City on Sunday, March 8, and it got me thinking about some of the other classic 5th round encounters that the Black Cats have faced.
There’s been thrills and excitement in games against Arsenal, Manchester City, Everton and Norwich.
Have a look and see how many you remember.
In case you missed it;
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1. Away at Bradford
Ricardo Alvarez of Sunderland during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Bradford City and Sunderland. The Black Cats lost 2-0. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Brunskill
2. Bradford recollections
Jon Stead, who once played for Sunderland, celebrated with Bradford team-mates after scoring their second goal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) | Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
3. Away to Birmingham
Kevin Kyle of Sunderland makes his feelings known to referee Mike Dean during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay at Birmingham City which the Black Cats won 2-0. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Mark Thompson
4. Roker roars again
Sunderland fans packed into Roker Park for the FA Cup replay against Manchester City in 1973. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo