Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea have entered the hat, with Arsenal and Manchester United both hoping to join them – but facing off against one another in Sunday’s massive FA Cup third round showdown
Has the FA Cup lost some of its magic? Or is it as alive and kicking as its ever been?
There are arguments for and against both sides, but one thing cannot be debated, and that’s that the magic of the cup brings football fans together like few others.
The third round sprung up a number of fascinating ties this week and while decisions to start matches on Thursday – spreading them out until Monday night – was no doubt disappointing, leading to a dire attendance at Sheffield United vs Cardiff on opening night, there have been some outstanding stories and ties already.
Liverpool are into the next round, having thrashed Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City put Salford City to the sword as Premier League sides made their superiority count. Except for Brentford, beaten at home by Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle.
Sunday’s standout tie sees Arsenal host Manchester United, while North London rivals Tottenham face minnows Tamworth in a real David vs Goliath battle. After those matches the Fourth Round Draw will take place. Here’s everything you need to know…
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What time is the draw?
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round takes place today following the conclusion of Arsenal vs Manchester United.
That tie kicks off at 3pm, so unless we go to extra-time and potentially penalties at the Emirates, the draw will take place at around 5.00pm.
Who is hosting the draw?
Kelly Somers will host the draw, which will be made by former Arsenal defender Martin Keown and ex-Middlesbrough and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
How can I watch the draw?
The FA Cup fourth-round draw will be broadcast live in the UK on Sunday via BBC One as part of the BBC’s continued coverage of the competition.
Fans can also tune into the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels to find out who their sides, should they qualify, will play in the next round of fixtures.
What are the ball numbers for the draw?
The next round of FA Cup fixtures will take place on/around the weekend of February 8, and with plenty of clashes left to play, the 32 ball numbers for the fourth round draw are as follows.
- Southampton or Swansea City
- Arsenal or Manchester United
- Exeter City
- Leyton Orient or Derby County
- Burnley
- Aston Villa
- Brighton
- Manchester City
- Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
- Liverpool
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Preston North End or Charlton Athletic
- Chelsea
- Blackburn Rovers
- Bournemouth
- Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic
- Tamworth or Tottenham Hotspur
- Hull City or Doncaster Rovers
- Stoke City
- Leicester
- Plymouth Argyle
- Coventry City
- Newcastle United or Bromley
- Everton
- Wycombe Wanderers
- Birmingham City
- Leeds United
- Nottingham Forest
- Cardiff City
- Ipswich Town or Bristol Rovers
- Fulham
- Crystal Palace or Stockport County
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