Maidstone, FA Cup giantkillers, might be sent to Coventry

Maidstone's FA Cup heroes will play at either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry in the next round. (AP PHOTO)
Maidstone’s FA Cup heroes will play at either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry in the next round. 

Giant-killers Maidstone will play second-tier Coventry or Sheffield Wednesday in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The National League South club from Kent – in the sixth tier of the English football pyramid – pulled off one of the great upsets in the competition’s history by winning 2-1 at Ipswich on Saturday.

They will now travel to another Championship side to face the winners of the replay between the Sky Blues and the Owls in the last-16.

Holders Manchester City were one of three teams still in the pot when Maidstone were pulled out, but captain Gavin Hoyte was nonetheless happy with the draw.

“It’s going to be a big day out for us. It’s incredible to get into the fifth round. We are not disappointed.”

Manager George Elokobi admitted he had really wanted a trip to his former club Wolves.

Nevertheless, he said: “In my opinion it’s a good draw for both clubs. We have to make sure that when the time comes we go again.

“My personal preference was Wolves and I was disappointed that we didn’t draw them to be honest. But it’s not about me, it’s about our football club and our players and we have to go out and do it again.

“The magic of the Cup is still very much alive and on the day we will be ready and hopefully we’ll give a good account of ourselves.”

Holders City were instead drawn away at Luton, while Newcastle face a trip to the winners of Monday’s tie between Blackburn and Wrexham.

Chelsea or Aston Villa will host Leeds or Plymouth while Brighton travel to Wolves and Bournemouth entertain Championship leaders Leicester.

Liverpool, who beat Norwich 5-2 on Sunday, will welcome Watford or Southampton to Anfield.

Complete FA Cup fifth round draw:

Blackburn/Wrexham v Newcastle

Chelsea/Aston Villa v Leeds/Plymouth

Bournemouth v Leicester

Liverpool v Watford/Southampton

Bristol City/Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sheffield Wednesday/Coventry City v Maidstone United

Luton Town v Manchester City

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