The FA Cup fourth round draw has now been confirmed, with all details set for fans and clubs alike. The draw will take place tonight, Monday 12 January 2026, and 34 teams are expected to feature, including a couple of third-round ties that are yet to be decided.
After an eventful weekend of matches, 30 clubs have already secured their spots in the next round, with the final guaranteed entrant decided at Old Trafford as Manchester United suffered a shock home defeat to Brighton, drawing boos from the home crowd.
The third round continued through to Monday night, with Liverpool hosting Barnsley, while Salford City versus Swindon Town was postponed and is now scheduled for Tuesday 20 January.
Ahead of the Liverpool clash at Anfield, the FA Cup fourth round draw will be conducted at approximately 6.35pm, live on TNT Sports. Fans can watch the proceedings on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, or the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
The draw will be hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole pulling the balls for the next round. With 34 teams in the hat, the full list of ball numbers for tonight’s draw is as follows:
- Wolves
- Southampton
- Aston Villa
- Port Vale
- Wigan
- Ipswich
- Wrexham
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
- West Ham
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Sunderland
- Liverpool or Barnsley (match at 7.45pm Monday 12 January)
- Burnley
- Norwich
- Arsenal
- Leeds
- West Brom
- Salford City or Swindon Town (match at 7.45pm Tuesday 20 January)
- Burton Albion
- Grimsby
- Hull
- Newcastle United
- Oxford
- Leicester
- Birmingham
- Bristol City
- Stoke
- Macclesfield
- Brighton
- Mansfield
Fans can now start speculating about possible match-ups, including potential ties involving Premier League giants like Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, as well as lower league teams looking to create memorable FA Cup upsets.
The competition promises plenty of drama, with the knockout format often throwing up surprises as smaller clubs try to make a statement.
The upcoming FA Cup schedule has also been confirmed, with all remaining rounds set for weekend fixtures:
- Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 14 February 2026
- Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 7 March 2026
- Quarter Final: Saturday 4 April 2026
- Semi-Final: Saturday 25 April 2026
- Final: Saturday 16 May 2026
The fourth round is expected to provide some exciting match-ups, giving fans plenty to look forward to. With top-flight clubs mixing with lower league sides, each tie has the potential for drama and upsets, keeping the magic of the FA Cup alive. Teams will be preparing carefully, knowing that even a single defeat means the end of their cup journey.
This draw also marks a key stage for clubs like Newcastle United, who will be eager to continue their FA Cup run and possibly make a deep run into the latter stages of the competition.
Supporters will be watching closely, anticipating potential big clashes or the chance for underdogs to shine. With the draw happening live tonight, excitement is building across England as fans look forward to seeing who their teams will face next.
