FA Cup 4th Round Draw: Macclesfield's Shock, Chelsea's Test & More! (2026)

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The FA Cup fourth round promises an exciting clash as Macclesfield, the sixth-tier sensation, faces a new challenge after stunning Crystal Palace. But who will be their next opponent?

Well, it's another Premier League side from London, as Brentford will host the Silkmen in a thrilling match. The draw was conducted before the Liverpool vs Barnsley game, adding to the anticipation.

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Elsewhere, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior faces a familiar challenge as his new club takes on his former team, Hull City. Aston Villa, fresh from beating Tottenham Hotspur, will welcome Newcastle United for a highly anticipated match.

The draw reveals several underdogs from below the Premier League and Championship, with at least a couple set to reach the final 16. The FA Cup fourth round is set for the weekend of February 14-15, with potential games on Friday the 13th and Monday the 16th.

How to watch the FA Cup fourth round draw live: tune in at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 12, via YouTube.com.

FA Cup fourth round draw: Qualified teams

Here's the list of teams that have secured their place in the fourth round so far:

  • Premier League: Wolves, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Fulham, Brentford, Sunderland, Burnley, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds United, Arsenal, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Championship: Southampton, Wrexham, Oxford United, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Stoke City, Bristol City, Birmingham City, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City
  • League One: Port Vale, Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion, Mansfield Town
  • League Two: Grimsby Town
  • National League: None
  • National League North: Macclesfield

FA Cup fourth round draw results

  • Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon Town
  • Birmingham City vs Leeds United
  • Macclesfield vs Brentford
  • Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
  • Grimsby Town vs Wolves
  • Port Vale vs Bristol City
  • Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion
  • Burnley vs Mansfield Town
  • Burton Albion vs West Ham United
  • Hull City vs Chelsea
  • Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
  • Wrexham vs Ipswich Town
  • Southampton vs Leicester City
  • Oxford United vs Sunderland
  • Stoke City vs Fulham
  • Liverpool or Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion

FA Cup fourth round draw: Ball numbers

  1. Wolves
  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
FA Cup 4th Round Draw: Macclesfield's Shock, Chelsea's Test & More! (2026)

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