Evening Standard
·8. Januar 2025
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·8. Januar 2025
This weekend sees 64 teams vying to reach the next 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.
The standout tie will see Arsenal host holders Manchester United, while Manchester City will take on Salford City, who are owned by the Class of ‘92.
There are two non-league teams left in the competition, with Tamworth hosting Tottenham at the Lamb Ground and Dagenham and Redbridge at Millwall.
Once the dust has settled, just 32 teams will remain on the road to Wembley in May.
Details for the fourth round draw are yet to be confirmed by the Football Association.
Last year’s fourth round draw took place on the Monday evening which concluded the third-round action, and the same has been predicted for this season.
Millwall vs Dagenham and Redbridge face off on Monday, January 13, 2025, with kick-off at 7.45pm. The draw could be scheduled ahead of the game.
TV channel: The draw will be streamed live on free-to-air television in the UK.
A broadcaster is yet to be confirmed, but both BBC and ITV have rights and Millwall vs Dagenham and Redbridge is being broadcast on ITV4.
Live stream: BBC iPlayer and ITVX will also offer a free live stream service online.
LIVE coverage: You can follow the draw with Standard Sport’s live blog.
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.
TBC.