This is when Sunderland will discover their FA Cup fifth round opponents as Port Vale and Bristol City clash

Sunderland will finally find out who their opponents will be in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday evening, with Port Vale set to host Bristol City in a postponed fixture for a spot in the last 16 of the historic competition.

While the Black Cats are facing Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League, the League One strugglers and their Championship counterparts will meet at Vale Park to contest a fixture that was initially called off last month due to a waterlogged pitch.

And the winner is set for a tight turnaround too, with their subsequent home clash against Regis Le Bris’ men set to take place this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know...

When does Port Vale vs Bristol City take place?

Port Vale will host Bristol City in a rearranged FA Cup fourth round tie on Tuesday, March 3rd, with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm. The winner will host Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend.

When does Sunderland’s FA Cup fifth round tie take place?

Sunderland’s FA Cup fifth round fixture - whether it is against Port Vale or Bristol City - will take place at 1.30pm on Sunday, March 8th. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, and Discovery+.

Ticketing information will be confirmed in due course.

How much will Sunderland earn if they beat Port Vale or Bristol City?

Sunderland booked their place in the fourth round after eliminating Everton in dramatic fashion, a result that had already strengthened the club’s coffers. Victory in the third round earned the Black Cats £121,500 in prize money.

Last month’s fourth-round win over Oxford United saw the Black Cats collect a further £127,000 for reaching the fifth round. The rewards rise sharply from there. A fifth-round victory would be worth £238,500, while winning a quarter-final tie brings in £477,000. The semi-finals represent a significant jump - clubs that reach and win at that stage receive £1,060,000, while those beaten still take home £530,000.

The financial incentives peak at Wembley. The runners-up in this season’s FA Cup will earn £1,060,000, while the winners will bank £2,120,000 in prize money alone. Should Sunderland go all the way, the total prize pot would reach £4,144,000. There is also additional revenue available through television selections. Clubs whose matches are broadcast live on linear television receive £80,000, while ties streamed exclusively on discovery+ are worth £40,000.

FA Cup prize money by round this season:

• Third round winners: £121,500
• Third round losers: £26,500
• Fourth round winners: £127,000
• Fifth round winners: £238,500
• Quarter-final winners: £477,000
• Semi-final winners: £1,060,000
• Semi-final losers: £530,000
• Final runners-up: £1,060,000
• Final winners: £2,120,000

Total prize money if Sunderland win the FA Cup: £4,144,000

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FA Cup fifth round draw in full

The full draw for the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup is 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 Wanderers vs Liverpool
• Wrexham vs Chelsea
• West Ham United vs Brentford

All fifth-round ties will be played over the weekend of March 7th.

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