When is the FA Cup draw for the fourth round?

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·9 January 2025

When is the FA Cup draw for the fourth round?

The FA Cup third round gets underway today as Premier League and Championship sides enter the competition for the first time, with 32 ties being played over the weekend.

Sheffield United versus Cardiff, Fulham against Watford and Everton versus Peterborough are the ties taking place this evening, before Aston Villa take on West Ham in one of the all-Premier League fixtures on Friday night.

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Liverpool face Accrington Stanley and Manchester City host Salford in two of the weekend’s notable ties, before the pick of the third round ties takes place on Sunday as Manchester United face Arsenal at the Emirates.

And despite the fact that there is one more match on Monday, the draw for the fourth round will take place on Sunday evening, so fans will soon find out their opponents for the fourth round games in February.

When is the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup?

The draw for the fourth round will take place after the conclusion of Arsenal vs Manchester United on Sunday, 12 January. That match kicks off at 3pm, so the draw should be getting started around 5pm depending on whether or not extra-time is needed in that tie.

How can I watch the draw?

The draw will be live on BBC One, with subscribers able to watch online on BBC iPlayer too. Viewers in the UK can also watch the draw the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels.

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