When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, confirmed ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for fourth round

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·09 de janeiro de 2025

When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, confirmed ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for fourth round

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.

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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.

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.