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Premier League Teams Advance in FA Cup
Fulham, Leeds, Sunderland, and Wolves avoid upsets to reach the fifth round.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Premier League teams of Fulham, Leeds, Sunderland, and Wolverhampton avoided surprises to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup, according to the Associated Press.
Why it matters
The FA Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in English football, and the progression of these top-flight clubs suggests the higher-ranked teams are maintaining their dominance over lower-division opponents in the early rounds.
The details
The four Premier League clubs defeated their lower-league opponents to secure spots in the next stage of the FA Cup. This continues a trend of the bigger clubs typically avoiding upsets in the early rounds of the historic tournament.
- The matches were played on February 15, 2026.
The players
Fulham
A Premier League club based in London.
Leeds
A Premier League club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Sunderland
A Premier League club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Wolverhampton
A Premier League club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
The takeaway
The lack of upsets in the early rounds of the FA Cup suggests the Premier League's top teams continue to maintain a significant advantage over lower-division opponents, underscoring the growing financial and talent gap between the top flight and the rest of English football.
