The FA Cup fourth-round draw takes place tonight, as we eagerly await the fixtures for 16 cup ties.
National League North side Macclesfield remain the lowest-ranked club left in this season’s competition after they stunned FA Cup holders 2-1 in the third round.
The usual contenders are all in the pot, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, however, there’s no place for 13-time winners Manchester United, who were booted out by Brighton.
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When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place tonight on Monday 12th January at approximately 6.35pm, ahead of Liverpool’s third round tie at home to Barnsley.
How to watch the FA Cup fourth round draw?
You can watch the action unfold live on TNT Sports 1 and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
What are the FA Cup fourth round draw ball numbers?
There are 32 ball numbers for the fourth round draw. Two ties are yet to be decided with Liverpool taking on Barnsley after the draw, while Salford City and Swindon Town has been rearranged for Tuesday 20th January after their initial game was postponed.
Here are the ball numbers:
- Wolves
- Southampton
- Aston Villa
- Port Vale
- Wigan Athletic
- Ipswich Town
- Wrexham
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
- West Ham United
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Sunderland
- Liverpool or Barnsley
- Burnley
- Norwich City
- Arsenal
- Leeds United
- West Bromwich Albion
- Salford City or Swindon Town
- Burton Albion
- Grimsby Town
- Hull City
- Newcastle United
- Oxford United
- Leicester City
- Birmingham City
- Bristol City
- Stoke City
- Macclesfield
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Mansfield Town
Who will conduct the FA Cup fourth round draw?
Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the draw, which will be conducted by former England internationals Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole.
When is the FA Cup fourth round?
The FA Cup fourth round matches are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February 2026. Games are also likely to take place on Friday and Monday.
What are the latest FA Cup odds?
Manchester City remain the 9/2 favourites to lift the trophy, ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool who can both be backed at 6/1.
Chelsea are available at 8/1, with Newcastle at 12/1.
| Club | bet365 Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | 7/2 |
| Arsenal | 9/2 |
| Liverpool | 6/1 |
| Chelsea | 7/1 |
| Aston Villa | 10/1 |
| Newcastle | 12/1 |
| Brighton | 16/1 |
| Brentford | 25/1 |
| Fulham | 25/1 |
| Leeds | 25/1 |
