FA Cup fourth round draw results: Rosenior returns to Hull, Macclesfield hosts Brentford, Villa vs Newcastle - NBC Sports
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
- Wolves
- 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