FA Cup Fourth Round Draw Revealed: Exciting Matchups Await
The highly anticipated FA Cup Fourth Round draw has taken place, and the matchups are sure to thrill football fans across the country. The draw, which was conducted on [date], has pitted some of the biggest teams in English football against each other, while also offering opportunities for lower-league sides to pull off upsets.
The Draw in Full
Here are the 16 matches that make up the FA Cup Fourth Round:
- Manchester United v Leicester City
- Leeds United v Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
- Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea
- Preston North End or Charlton Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers
- Exeter City v Nottingham Forest
- Coventry City v Ipswich Town
- Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic v Fulham
- Birmingham City v Newcastle United
- Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool
- Everton v Bournemouth
- Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur
- Southampton v Burnley
- Leyton Orient or Derby County v Manchester City
- Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace
- Stoke City v Cardiff City
Key Matchups
The draw has thrown up some fascinating matchups, including several all-Premier League clashes. Manchester United will host Leicester City, while Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Chelsea to the Amex Stadium.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will travel to Plymouth Argyle, who will be looking to pull off a major upset. Elsewhere, Aston Villa will host Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton will face Bournemouth.
Opportunities for Lower-League Sides
The FA Cup is renowned for its ability to provide opportunities for lower-league sides to shine, and this season’s Fourth Round draw is no exception. Exeter City, who play in League One, will host Premier League side Nottingham Forest, while Mansfield Town, who play in League Two, will face Fulham if they can overcome Wigan Athletic in their replay.
When and Where
The FA Cup Fourth Round matches are scheduled to take place around the weekend of February 8-9, 2025. The exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed in due course.
With the draw now complete, attention turns to the matches themselves. Who will progress to the Fifth Round, and which teams will suffer upset defeats? One thing is certain: the FA Cup Fourth Round is shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable affair.
