The magic of the FA Cup is well and truly alive as the third round delivers its usual blend of high-stakes drama and potential giant-killings. With Premier League and Championship sides now in the mix, the path to Wembley is heating up, and attention is already turning to the next stage.
When and Where to Watch the Draw
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round is scheduled for Monday, January 12. It will commence at approximately 6.45pm GMT. The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 6.30pm.
Fans can also follow the proceedings online via the Discovery+ app and website with a valid subscription, or on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel. The draw will immediately precede the final third-round fixture between Liverpool and Barnsley, which kicks off on the same channel at 7.45pm.
Key Details for the Fourth Round
The all-important ball numbers for the draw will be confirmed and announced on the day itself, Monday, January 12. Clubs will then discover their fate for the next phase of the competition.
The fourth round fixtures themselves are set to be played over the weekend of February 14. While specific kick-off times and dates for each match will be confirmed later in January, it is expected that ties will be spread across four days, from Friday, February 13 through to Monday, February 16.
Third Round Sets the Stage
The ongoing third round has served up a tantalising array of matches. Defending champions Crystal Palace began their title defence against non-league Macclesfield FC, while Premier League heavyweights like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea all faced lower-league opposition, always ripe for an upset.
Several all-Premier League clashes also took place, including Manchester United versus Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur against Aston Villa. The round concludes on Monday night with a poignant tie as Liverpool host Barnsley, who famously eliminated them from the competition back in 2008.
With the final whistles of the third round about to blow, the focus shifts rapidly to the draw that will map out the next chapter in this season's FA Cup story.
