How to watch FA Cup fourth round draw - TV channel, date, time, ball numbers
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FA Cup Fourth Round Draw: Live from Anfield – Teams, Schedule & Highlights
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw is set for Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 6:35pm GMT at Anfield, ahead of Liverpool's third-round clash with Barnsley (7:45pm GMT kick-off).[1][3][4] Broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK, with pre-match coverage starting at 6:30pm GMT, fans can also stream it via YouTube internationally.[2][3][5][6]
This draw features 32 teams – nearly complete after third-round shocks, pending the postponed Salford City vs Swindon Town tie.[1][2] Premier League heavyweights like Arsenal, Liverpool (or Barnsley), Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and others advanced alongside underdogs.[1][3][5] Notable surprises include National League North's Macclesfield, who stunned holders Crystal Palace, and Wrexham, who beat Nottingham Forest.[1][5]
Key Teams by Ball Numbers
| Ball # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 8 | Chelsea |
| 9 | Manchester City |
| 14 | Liverpool or Barnsley |
| 17 | Arsenal |
| 30 | Macclesfield (lowest-ranked) |
| 7 | Wrexham |
Full list spans Premier League (e.g., Sunderland, West Ham), Championship (Ipswich, Leeds), League One (Port Vale, Wigan), League Two (Grimsby), and non-league heroes.[2][3] Fourth-round ties occur around February 14-15, 2026.[2][3]
Third-round drama featured Macclesfield's giant-killing and Wigan's win over Preston.[1] Liverpool fans can watch in Anfield's Fan Zone from 3:45pm.[4] Excitement builds as dream ties loom![1][2]
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