The FA Cup is heating up, with teams from the Premier League and Championship taking part. The trip to Wembley is becoming increasingly intense, with the tournament’s signature elements centering on a mix of increased stakes, high-profile matches and surprising results.
Current Premier League champions Liverpool will face Barnsley, who famously knocked the Reds out of the cup in their last encounter in 2008. Current holders Crystal Palace begin their title defense against Macclesfield, one of three non-league teams still in the competition, along with Boreham Wood and Weston-super-Mare.
In other fixtures, Manchester City will take on Exeter City, Arsenal will take on Portsmouth and Chelsea will take on Charlton, with every chance of an upset in a memorable cup competition. There are also three interesting Premier League fixtures, with Manchester United taking on Brighton, Tottenham taking on Aston Villa and Newcastle taking on Bournemouth.
Once the results of these matches settle in, the focus quickly shifts to the fourth round. Express Sport brings you all the details you need to know about the fourth-round draw.
When is the draw for the FA Cup 4th round?
The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup is scheduled for Monday 12 January and is expected to begin at around 6.45pm before the final third round match between Liverpool and Barnsley.
How to watch the FA Cup 4th round draw
The drawing will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. The match between Liverpool and Barnsley will kick off at 7.45pm on the same channel after the draw.
You can also follow the action online via the Discovery+ app, subscribed websites and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
FA Cup 4th round draw ball numbers
The number of balls for the lottery will be determined on the day.
When will the FA Cup 4th round be played?
The fourth round matches are scheduled to take place on the weekend of February 14th. The exact dates and times will be announced at the end of the month, but the matches are expected to take place between Friday 13th February and Monday 16th February.
