When is the fourth-round draw?

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The 2025-26 FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Monday, 12 January at approximately 18:35 GMT.

Proceedings will take place before kick-off in the third-round tie between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield.

Former England internationals Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will conduct the draw that will consist of 32 teams live on TNT Sports.

Supporters can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.

All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 14 February.

Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.

Non-league Macclesfield are the lowest-ranked team in the draw after beating holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 victory.

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  • 1. Wolverhampton Wanderers

  • 2. Southampton

  • 3. Aston Villa

  • 4. Port Vale

  • 5. Wigan Athletic

  • 6. Ipswich Town

  • 7. Wrexham

  • 8. Chelsea

  • 9. Manchester City

  • 10. West Ham United

  • 11. Brentford

  • 12. Fulham

  • 13. Sunderland

  • 14. Liverpool or Barnsley

  • 15. Burnley

  • 16. Norwich City

  • 17. Arsenal

  • 18. Leeds United

  • 19. West Bromwich Albion

  • 20. Salford City or Swindon Town

  • 21. Burton Albion

  • 22. Grimsby Town

  • 23. Hull City

  • 24. Newcastle United

  • 25. Oxford United

  • 26. Leicester City

  • 27. Birmingham City

  • 28. Bristol City

  • 29. Stoke City

  • 30. Macclesfield

  • 31. Brighton & Hove Albion

  • 32. Mansfield Town

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