Here is a guide to all the details concerning the Fourth Round draw of 2021-22 FA Cup.
A hectic Third Round has seen plenty of shocks with Kidderminster Harriers, Boreham Wood and Hartlepool amongst those to stun higher-league opposition to qualify for the next stage of this season’s tournament.
The Forth Round Draw will be conducted at Wembley Stadium live on ITV at approximately 4:50pm GMT on Sunday 9 January 2022, in-between the broadcaster’s coverage of West Ham’s tie against Leeds and Nottingham Forest’s clash against Arsenal.
FA officials have confirmed that the draw will be made by ex England goalkeeper – David James and Arsenal Women’s Leah Williamson who is currently out injured
In terms of must-watch ball numbers, National League North’s Kidderminster Harriers are ball number 11 after stunning Sky Bet Championship’s Reading in a comeback 2-1 victory at home.
National League’s Boreham Wood have been placed as ball number one after defeating League One’s AFC Wimbledon 2-0 at Meadow Park.
Hartlepool United of League Two came from behind to knock out Blackpool and secure their place in the Fourth Round for the first time since 2008-09 season, with the Pools handed ball number 14 for the draw.
Reigning champions, Leicester will be ball number 12 after thrashing Watford 4-1 to knock out the Hornets and their ex manager – Claudio Ranieri.
2012-13 FA Cup champions, Wigan will be ball number 21 after coming from behind to knock out Blackburn Rovers in a five-goal thriller at the DW Stadium.
League One’s Cambridge will be ball number 26 after stunning Newcastle United in a huge cupset away at St James’ Park, as Kieran Trippier made his debut for the hosts.
Here are ball numbers for Fourth Round of 2021-22 FA Cup in full.
| Ball Number | Team |
| 1 | Boreham Wood |
| 2 | Bournemouth |
| 3 | Stoke City |
| 4 | Southampton |
| 5 | Chelsea |
| 6 | Liverpool |
| 7 | Cardiff City |
| 8 | Coventry City |
| 9 | Huddersfield |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 11 | Kidderminster Harriers |
| 12 | Leicester City |
| 13 | Middlesbrough |
| 14 | Hartlepool United |
| 15 | Everton |
| 16 | Fulham |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 18 | Crystal Palace |
| 19 | Brentford |
| 20 | Manchester City |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic |
| 22 | Luton Town |
| 23 | Plymouth Argyle |
| 24 | Manchester United/Aston Villa |
| 25 | Wolves |
| 26 | Cambridge United |
| 27 | Barnsley |
| 28 | Peterborough United |
| 29 | West Ham |
| 30 | QPR |
| 31 | Norwich |
| 32 | Nottingham Forest/Arsenal |