What time is FA Cup draw today? TV channel, live stream and ball numbers for fourth round

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·12 January 2025

What time is FA Cup draw today? TV channel, live stream and ball numbers for fourth round

This weekend sees 64 teams vying to reach the next round

Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Fulham are among the Premier League teams in the hat for the FA Cup fourth-round draw.

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Tottenham will hope to join them when they face non-League Tamworth on Sunday, while one of Arsenal and Manchester United will also progress after their blockbuster third-round tie.

There are 32 third-round ties being held between Thursday, January 9 and Monday, January 13 as 64 teams face off across the country.

Liverpool booked their spot in the fourth round with a 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley. Chelsea beat Morecambe 5-0, while the shock of the third round saw Brentford lose 1-0 to Plymouth. Manchester City put eight past Salford in a dominant showing.

Once the dust has settled, just 32 teams will remain on the road to Wembley in May.

Here’s everything you need to know about the FA Cup fourth round draw.

When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?

The fourth round draw will commence upon the conclusion of Arsenal’s third-round clash with Manchester United, which takes place at 3pm GMT on Sunday 12 January 2025.

Where to watch FA Cup fourth round draw

TV channel: The draw will be streamed live on free-to-air television in the UK through BBC One.

Live stream: BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website will also offer a free live stream service online.

LIVE coverage: You can follow the draw with Standard Sport’s live blog.

When will the FA Cup fourth round ties be played?

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.