The stage is set for the next chapter in football's oldest and most prestigious knockout competition as the draw for the FA Cup fourth round is confirmed for tonight, Monday, January 12.
When and How to Watch the Draw
The draw will be conducted live on Monday, January 12, immediately preceding the final third-round fixture between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield. Coverage on TNT Sports 1 begins at 6.30pm GMT, with the draw itself scheduled for approximately 6.35pm GMT.
Fans can also follow the event online via the Discovery+ app and website with a valid subscription, or tune into the TNT Sports YouTube channel. The presentation will be handled by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with former England internationals Steve McManaman and Joe Cole drawing the balls from the hat.
Confirmed Ball Numbers for Every Club
With the third round delivering its customary drama, including the stunning exit of last season's winners Crystal Palace to non-league Macclesfield FC, the 32 remaining teams now know their assigned numbers. The full list is as follows:
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Southampton
- Aston Villa
- Port Vale
- Wigan Athletic
- Ipswich Town
- Wrexham
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
- West Ham United
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Sunderland
- Liverpool or Barnsley
- Burnley
- Norwich City
- Arsenal
- Leeds United
- West Bromwich Albion
- Salford City or Swindon Town
- Burton Albion
- Grimsby Town
- Hull City
- Newcastle United
- Oxford United
- Leicester City
- Birmingham City
- Bristol City
- Stoke City
- Macclesfield
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Mansfield Town
Key Dates and Third Round Fallout
The FA Cup fourth round fixtures are scheduled to be played across the weekend of Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16, with exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed following the draw.
The conclusion of the third round has already seen significant shocks. Alongside Palace's historic defeat, Manchester United were eliminated by Brighton, with Danny Welbeck scoring at Old Trafford. Tottenham Hotspur and Everton also bowed out, while heavyweights including Aston Villa, Arsenal, Chelsea, and a rampant Manchester City – who thrashed Exeter City 10-1 – safely progressed.
All eyes will now be on Anfield for the final third-round tie, the result of which will determine whether ball number 14 belongs to Liverpool or Barnsley ahead of the evening's main event.
