1996–97 FA Cup Fifth round proper Fifth round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Attendance_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield | 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | 15 February 1997 |
| 2 | Leicester City | 2–2 | Chelsea | 16 February 1997 |
| Replay | Chelsea | 1–0 | Leicester City | 26 February 1997 |
| 3 | Derby County | 3–2 | Coventry City | 26 February 1997 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 0–1 | Middlesbrough | 15 February 1997 |
| 5 | Bradford City | 0–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | 16 February 1997 |
| 6 | Wimbledon | 2–1 | Queens Park Rangers | 15 February 1997 |
| 7 | Leeds United | 2–3 | Portsmouth | 15 February 1997 |
| 8 | Birmingham City | 1–3 | Wrexham | 15 February 1997 |