FA Cup Fourth Round Draw 2025-26: Date and Time Revealed for Football's Most Anticipated Moment

The weekend's matches highlighted that the enchantment of the FA Cup remains as strong as ever.

Following a third round filled with legendary upsets and Premier League clashes, 32 clubs continue their journey in England's most prestigious knockout tournament. The surviving teams now anxiously await to discover their fourth-round opponents.

While defending champions Crystal Palace fell victim to one of the tournament's greatest shocks against National League North side Macclesfield, and Nottingham Forest were eliminated on spot-kicks by Hollywood-backed AFC Wrexham, most top-flight sides progressed smoothly to the next stage, including Manchester City, who demolished Exeter City with a remarkable 10-goal haul.

Consequently, the fourth round draw features an exciting mix of underdogs, hopefuls and favorites, with the ceremony scheduled before the third round concludes.

When Is the FA Cup Fourth Round Draw?

The draw ceremony will occur prior to the final third round match between Liverpool and Barnsley, who memorably defeated both the Reds and Chelsea en route to the semifinals in 2007–08, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12.

Liverpool's fixture was originally planned as the round's finale, but Salford City's postponed encounter with Swindon Town on Saturday means that match will now be played on Tuesday, one day following the draw.

What Time Is the FA Cup Fourth Round Draw?

TNT Sports' pre-game programming for the Anfield encounter starts at 6.30 p.m. GMT (1.30 p.m. ET, 10.30 a.m. PT), with the FA confirming the fourth round draw will commence roughly five minutes thereafter.

Presenters Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will oversee proceedings, while pundits Joe Cole and Steven Gerrard will conduct the actual draw from the hat.

Ball Numbers for FA Cup Fourth Round Draw

1. Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5. Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9. Manchester City
10. West Ham United
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City
17. Arsenal
18. Leeds United
19. West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
31. Brighton & Hove Albion
32. Mansfield Town

FA Cup 2025–26 Round Dates