FA Cup Fourth Round Draw Set as Liverpool vs Barnsley Closes Third Round

The FA Cup fourth round draw has been scheduled for Monday January 12, 2026, with 32 teams set to discover their next opponents as the competition narrows following a dramatic third round weekend.

The draw will take place at 6.30pm GMT and will be conducted ahead of the final third round tie between Liverpool and Barnsley, bringing together Premier League heavyweights, Championship contenders and lower league hopefuls still chasing a place in the last 32.

Several high profile clubs remain in the mix, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, with replays still required in a number of ties to finalise the lineup for the next stage.

The third round remains one of the FA Cup’s most anticipated phases, marking the entry point for Premier League and Championship sides. With 64 teams involved at the start of the round, only half will progress, intensifying the pressure and raising the stakes across the weekend fixtures.

The fourth round matches are scheduled for the weekend of February 14 and 15, placing the next chapter of the competition around Valentine’s Day and firmly in the heart of the domestic calendar.

The ceremony will be broadcast as part of the build up to Liverpool versus Barnsley, the final third round match on Monday night. TNT Sports will carry coverage in the United Kingdom, while ESPN will show the event in the United States.

Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will present the draw, with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole tasked with pulling the balls, adding further profile to a ceremony that traditionally sets the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Fans can watch the draw live and for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel. It will also be available on television platforms worldwide, including ESPN Select and fubo in the United States, Stan Sport in Australia, Sportsnet in Canada, beIN Sports 2 in France, DAZN across several European territories, Max in Mexico and SuperSport in Nigeria.

A total of 32 teams will be represented in the draw, with several places still dependent on third round results. Clubs already guaranteed a spot include Port Vale, Wigan Athletic, Wrexham, Oxford United and Sheffield United or Mansfield Town, while ties such as Manchester United versus Brighton and Tottenham versus Aston Villa remain unresolved.

Liverpool or Barnsley will occupy one of the final slots, ensuring that Monday night’s clash carries added significance beyond the immediate result.

Once the draw is completed, attention will quickly turn to fixture scheduling and potential giant killing narratives as the competition edges closer to its latter stages.

For the remaining clubs, the fourth round represents a crucial step toward Wembley and a chance to keep FA Cup dreams alive deep into the season.