The draw ceremony for the FA Cup fourth round—considered one of the most exciting stages of the competition—has taken place. As a result, the teams’ next opponents are now known. A total of 16 ties will be played in this round, with matches scheduled for 14–15 February.
The draw produced several headline and unexpected pairings. For instance, Liverpool will face Brighton in the next round. Arsenal will host Wigan, while Chelsea will play an away match against Hull City.
Another fixture expected to draw special attention from fans is Aston Villa vs Newcastle. Manchester City, boasting a strong squad, will take on either Salford City or Swindon.
Lower-league sides could also make their mark in the fourth round. Ties such as Wrexham vs Ipswich and Grimsby Town vs Wolverhampton are not without the potential for upsets.
Draw results:
- "Liverpool" – "Brighton"
- "Stoke City" – "Fulham"
- "Oxford United" – "Sunderland"
- "Southampton" – "Leicester"
- "Wrexham" – "Ipswich"
- "Arsenal" – "Wigan"
- "Hull City" – "Chelsea"
- "Burton" – "West Ham"
- "Burnley" – "Mansfield Town"
- "Norwich City" – "West Bromwich"
- "Port Vale" – "Bristol City"
- "Grimsby Town" – "Wolverhampton"
- "Aston Villa" – "Newcastle"
- "Manchester City" – "Salford City" or "Swindon"
- "Macclesfield" – "Brentford"
- "Birmingham" – "Leeds"
The FA Cup is traditionally known for surprise results and dramatic games. That’s why the fourth round is also set to deliver spectacular goals, fierce battles and plenty of surprises for fans.
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