2019/20 FA Cup
Fifth Round Proper
Derby County v Manchester United
Pride Park Stadium
Derby, England
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Kick-off is at 21h45
Derby County will square off with Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round at the Pride Park Stadium on March 5.
The Rams booked their place in this stage after defeating English League Two side Northampton Town 4-2 at home.
The win against the Cobblers came after they had eliminated English Premier League outfit Crystal Palace away.
They are undefeated in their last three home matches in the FA Cup having registered two draws and one victory.
Phillip Cocu, the Derby manager, says while the match will be special for former United striker Wayne Rooney, it is an occasion where every player in the squad will have to be on top of their game.
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"For Wayne it is a very special game and it is a big game for the team as well," Cocu said.
“We showed on Saturday (3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday) that we need everybody. We talk about being a team, not just those that start but everybody in the squad.”
Meanwhile, United progressed to this round after defeating English League One side Tranmere Rovers 6-0 away.
The Red Devils had eliminated fellow English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in their previous FA Cup game.
United are undefeated in their last two matches on the road in the competition having registered one win and one draw.
The last time Derby and United clashed in the FA Cup was on 5th January 2018.
The Red Devils secured a 2-0 win over the Rams in the third round proper match at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Competitive Matches)
Derby v Man United
Matches - 5
Derby wins - 1
United wins - 4
Draws - 0
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