Image Credits: Imago Images
The Emirates FA Cup is always a stage where dreams and upsets collide. Every season, fans of big clubs and lower-league sides alike watch eagerly as the drama unfolds.
For some, it’s a chance to see their team lift a trophy. For others, it’s a chance to shock the giants.
The excitement intensifies as the rounds progress, and the road to Wembley never lacks storylines.
This season, the competition has already seen Premier League and Championship teams enter the fray. There are moments for the underdogs to shine.
Giant-killings remain a real possibility. Meanwhile, big clubs face a balancing act between progressing in the cup and maintaining form in the league.
Liverpool supporters know this all too well, having experienced both glory and disappointment in recent years.
Attention now shifts to Anfield, which will host the FA Cup fourth-round draw for the 2025/26 season. The draw is scheduled for Monday, January 12, ahead of Liverpool’s third-round clash with Barnsley.
Former Reds legends Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will conduct the draw, which is expected to start around 6.35pm GMT. TNT Sports will show the draw live.
Liverpool and Barnsley will be ball number 14, and supporters can follow the action closely before kick-off at 7.45pm.
Fourth-round ties are set for the weekend of February 14, with matches likely scheduled between Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16.
The fixtures promise classic cup drama, with big Premier League teams facing tough opponents. Liverpool fans will be watching with keen interest, especially after the memory of Barnsley’s shock win over the Reds in 2008.
Meanwhile, other ties feature potential upsets, including Manchester City hosting Exeter City, Arsenal facing Portsmouth, and Chelsea taking on Charlton.
All eyes will also be on high-profile clashes such as Manchester United vs Brighton, Tottenham vs Aston Villa, and Newcastle vs Bournemouth.
Hosting the draw at Anfield highlights the importance of Liverpool in the competition and gives supporters a chance to witness the moment the fourth-round paths are set.
The draw is a reminder of the FA Cup’s unpredictable magic, where even the strongest teams must stay alert, and history can be made in every tie.
Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.