When is the FA Cup Fourth Round draw?

The current FA Cup holders, Manchester City, alongside three teams from the fifth tier of English football, eagerly anticipate their potential involvement in the upcoming draw for the Fourth Round of the 2023/24 FA Cup.

At least four Premier League clubs won’t progress to the next stage due to facing fellow top-flight opponents in the Third Round. Notably, league leaders Liverpool and title contenders Arsenal are set to clash at Anfield on January 7, leading to the elimination of some high-profile clubs early on.

The inclusion of 24 Championship teams in the third-round stage means that at least three of them will exit the competition as a result of matchups against other second-tier clubs.

While the final 32 teams for this season’s FA Cup are being determined, details about the fourth-round draw have begun to surface.

 

When will the FA Cup Fourth Round draw take place?

The draw for the remaining teams is scheduled to occur before the clash between 2013 winners Wigan Athletic and 12-time champions Manchester United on Monday, January 8.

Two retired or active players are anticipated to conduct the draw, potentially featuring former England internationals like Paul Parker, Dave Beasant, Anita Asante, Trevor Steven, Arsenal’s Jen Beattie, and former Jamaica midfielder Jobi McAnuff, among others.

Where to watch the FA Cup Fourth Round draw Fans can likely watch the draw via live stream through official broadcasters covering the Wigan Athletic vs. Manchester United match. ESPN+ holds the rights for the FA Cup in the United States and will provide live coverage of the Fourth Round draw.

In the UK, ITV will broadcast the draw as part of its coverage of United’s visit to Wigan. Canadian fans can follow the draw on Sportsnet, while Australian viewers can tune in to Paramount+.

 

What time is the FA Cup Fourth Round draw?

The draw is expected to commence approximately 30 minutes before the Wigan vs. Man United match, which kicks off at 3.15 p.m. ET (8.15 p.m. local time) on Monday, January 8.

FA Cup Fourth Round details Ball numbers for the draw are yet to be finalized but are likely to be revealed early during the third-round weekend.

Fourth-round fixtures are set for Saturday, January 27, and Sunday, January 28, 2024. There’s a possibility of selected ties occurring on Friday and Monday to accommodate television coverage. In case of drawn games, the away team will host a replay. For the Fourth Round, these replays will take place in the week starting February 5.

In the event of a tie after a replay, 30 minutes of extra time will be played. If the deadlock persists, the outcome will be decided by a penalty shootout