With the FA Cup third round almost completed - we're looking ahead to the fourth round draw
FA Cup trophy
The FA Cup fourth round draw is right around the corner(Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
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The FA Cup is now in full swing following the arrival of Premier League and Championship clubs.
As the dust settles on a frantic weekend of third round action, the path to the Wembley final is starting to take shape for the names left in the hat. Macclesfield pulled off one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history as they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday.
Manchester City routed hapless Exeter in a stunning 10-1 victory, while Liam Rosenior got off to a winning start as Chelsea manager as they beat Charlton 5-1. Following Manchester United's clash with Brighton, just one third-round fixture will remain: Liverpool's clash with Barnsley on Monday night.
For the winners and those who have already secured their progression, the focus will now shift to the next stage of the world's oldest knockout competition. Here, the Manchester Evening Newsruns through everything you need to know about the FA Cup fourth round draw.
When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place on Monday, January 12. It will begin at around 6.35pm, ahead of Liverpool vs Barnsley.
A general view of the balls being prepared for the FA Cup draw
The draw will take place ahead of Liverpool's clash with Barnsley on Monday evening(Image: The FA)
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How do I watch the FA Cup fourth round draw?
The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage will start at 6.30pm, with Liverpool's clash with Barnsley taking place on the same channel following the draw, with kick-off set for 7.45pm.
You can also follow along online via the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
FA Cup fourth round draw ball numbers
The ball numbers for the FA Cup fourth round draw are as follows:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5.Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9.Manchester City
10. West Ham United or Queens Park Rangers
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City or Walsall
17. Portsmouth or Arsenal
18. Derby County or Leeds United
19. Swansea City or West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City or Blackburn Rovers
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
32. Sheffield United or Mansfield Town
Oliver Glasner with the FA Cup trophy
Holders Crystal Palace have been knocked out(Image: Tom Jenkins/Getty Images)
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When will the FA Cup fourth round fixtures be played?
Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place on the weekend of February 14. Specific dates and times won't be confirmed until later in the month, but games are expected to be played between Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.