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When is the FA Cup fourth-round draw? TV channel, date, time and ball numbers
Jan 10 2026 08:16 · By Harry Brent/Senior Sports Writer/and/Kasra Moradi/Senior Sports Journalist · 64 Reads
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The FA Cup is in full swing, with Premier League and Championship sides entering the fray. As the road to Wembley stretches ahead the stakes rise, the drama intensifies and the competition delivers its trademark mix of titanic clashes and giant-killings.
Premier League champions Liverpool are in action against Barnsley, who famously knocked the Reds out of the cup the last time they met in 2008. Holders Crystal Palace begin their title defence against Macclesfield, one of just three non-league teams remaining alongside Boreham Wood and Weston-super-Mare.
Elsewhere, Manchester City host Exeter City, Arsenal face Portsmouth and Chelsea take on Charlton, offering plenty of opportunities for another classic cup upset. There are also a trio of eye-catching all-Premier League ties, with Manchester United playing Brighton , Tottenham taking on Aston Villa and Newcastle facing Bournemouth .
Once the action is done and dusted, attention will swiftly turn to the fourth round. Here, Mirror Football runs through everything you need to know about the fourth round draw.
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round is set to take place on Monday, January 12. It will begin at around 6.45pm, ahead of the final third round game between Liverpool and Barnsley.
The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage will begin at 6.30pm, with Liverpool's clash with Barnsley taking place on the same channel following the draw, with kick-off set for 7.45pm.
You can also follow along online via the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
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The ball numbers will be confirmed on the day of the draw.
Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place on the weekend of February 14. Specific dates and times won't be confirmed until later in the month, but games are expected to be played between Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.
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Saturday, January 10
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