FA Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City learn fourth-round opponents
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FA Cup Fourth Round Draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City Learn Fourth-Round Opponents
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw is taking place live on Monday, January 12, 2026, hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole conducting the draw. All 32 teams advancing from the third round are in the hat, though 10 ties remain unresolved as of the draw time, including potential matchups involving Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
Key Highlights from Third Round Upsets
The third round delivered historic shocks, headlined by non-league Macclesfield FC's 2-1 victory over Premier League holders Crystal Palace—the biggest FA Cup upset ever, spanning 117 league places. Wrexham ousted Nottingham Forest on penalties, while Brighton & Hove Albion eliminated Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford. Dominant wins included Manchester City's 10-1 thrashing of Exeter City, Chelsea's 5-1 rout of Charlton, and Bristol City's 5-1 defeat of Watford.
Full Ball Numbers for the Draw
| Ball No. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 2 | Southampton |
| 3 | Aston Villa |
| 4 | Port Vale |
| 5 | Wigan Athletic |
| 6 | Ipswich Town |
| 7 | Wrexham |
| 8 | Chelsea |
| 9 | Manchester City |
| 14 | Liverpool or Barnsley |
| 17 | Portsmouth or Arsenal |
| 30 | Macclesfield |
Pending ties include Liverpool vs Barnsley (tonight, 7:45pm), Portsmouth vs Arsenal (Sunday 2pm), and others finishing by January 20. Fourth-round fixtures are scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Simulated draws suggest dream ties like Burnley vs Wrexham or Leicester vs Macclesfield, building excitement for potential giant-killings. Fans can follow live updates as top clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man City discover their paths in this iconic competition.