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When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, ball numbers for fourth round


When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, ball numbers for fourth round

Premier League and Championship teams enter the FA Cup this weekend as they look to earn a spot in the fourth round.

There will be 32 third-round ties held between Thursday, January 9 to Monday, January 13 as 64 teams face off across the country.

Liverpool booked their spot in the fourth round with a 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley. Chelsea beat Morecambe 5-0 too, while the shock of the round saw Brentford lose 1-0 to Plymouth. Manchester City, meanwhile, put eight past Salford in a dominant showing.

The standout tie on Sunday sees Arsenal host holders Manchester United.

Once the dust has settled, just 32 teams will remain on the road to Wembley in May.

When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?

The fourth round draw will commence upon the conclusion of Arsenal’s third-round clash with Manchester United, which takes place at 3pm GMT on Sunday 12 January 2025.

Where to watch FA Cup fourth round draw

TV channel: The draw will be streamed live on free-to-air television in the UK through BBC One.

Live stream: BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website will also offer a free live stream service online.

LIVE coverage: You can follow the draw with Standard Sport’s live blog.

When will the FA Cup fourth round ties be played?

The fourth round will be played across the weekend of February 8-9, with the possibility of at least one game across Friday, February 7 and Monday, February 10.

FA Cup fourth round ball numbers

1 – Southampton or Swansea City

2 – Arsenal or Manchester United

4 – Leyton Orient or Derby County

7 – Brighton & Hove Albion

9 – Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge

12 – Preston North End or Charlton Athletic

16 – Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic

17 – Tamworth or Tottenham Hotspur

18 – Hull City or Doncaster Rovers

22 – Coventry City or Sheffield Wednesday

23 – Newcastle United or Bromley

30 – Ipswich Town or Bristol Rovers

32 – Crystal Palace or Stockport County

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