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This year's FA Cup has already created some unforgettable moments – and the fourth round is expected to continue this trend.
We witnessed the most significant upset in FA Cup history on Saturday afternoon when Macclesfield eliminated the defending champions, Crystal Palace, from the tournament.
Macclesfield achieved the impossible against the holders, Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP
Antoine Semenyo scored during Manchester City's 10-1 victory over ExeterCredit: Reuters
Semenyo scored and assisted on his debut for Manchester City, contributing to Pep's team humiliating Exeter with a score of 10-1.
Aston Villa eliminated Premier League rivals Tottenham from the competition, while Manchester United also faced a third-round defeat against Brighton.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Arsenal easily overcame their lower-league opponents.
All confirmed teams in the draw have been assigned a ball number for Monday's draw.
What are the FA Cup fourth round ball numbers?
1 Wolves
2 Southampton
3 Aston Villa
4 Port Vale
5 Wigan
6 Ipswich
7 Wrexham
8 Chelsea
9 Man City
10 West Ham
11 Brentford
12 Fulham
13 Sunderland
14 Liverpool or Barnsley
15 Burnley
16 Norwich
17 Arsenal
18 Leeds
19 West Brom
20 Salford or Swindon
21 Burton Albion
22 Grimsby
23 Hull City
24 Newcastle
25 Oxford
26 Leicester
27 Birmingham
28 Bristol
29 Stoke
30 Macclesfield
31 Brighton
32 Mansfield
When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
- The FA Cup fourth round draw is set to occur on Monday, January 12.
- It is expected to begin at approximately 6:35pm GMT – prior to Liverpool's home match against Barnsley.
- Liverpool will then face Barnsley at 7:45pm GMT.
FAQs
What is the FA Cup?
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, featuring teams from all levels of English football.
When does the FA Cup take place?
The FA Cup typically runs from August to May each season, with various rounds leading up to the final.
How is the draw for the FA Cup conducted?
The draw for the FA Cup is held live, where teams are assigned ball numbers and drawn randomly to determine matchups.



