Guide to the Fourth Round draw in the 2024-25 FA Cup as teams move one step closer towards the title.
With the third round nearing its closing phase albeit short on many cupsets, attention turns to the draw for the next round so here is a guide to everything that you need to know about the fourth round draw from ball numbers to timings and more.
Now, here is a guide to the fourth round draw of 2024-25 FA Cup.
When is the Fourth Round Draw?
The fourth round draw is scheduled to take place at approximately 5pm GMT on Sunday 12 January 2025, live on BBC One in the UK, following the broadcaster’s coverage of Arsenal’s Third Round tie against Manchester United.
Should the match go to extra time and potentially penalties, the draw will follow the conclusion of the game.
How Many Teams will Feature in Fourth Round Draw?
Assuming that none of the 3pm GMT kick-offs on 12 January go to extra-time, 27 teams will definitely be involved in the draw, alongside Southampton and Swansea whose tie will be underway at the same time as the draw is made.
Four further Third Round ties will be played across 13-14 January due to a mixture of TV selection and postponements.
Below is a list of the ball numbers allocated to the teams involved in the fourth-round draw.
| Ball Number | Team |
| 1 | Southampton or Swansea |
| 2 | Arsenal or Man Utd |
| 3 | Exeter City |
| 4 | Leyton Orient or Derby |
| 5 | Burnley |
| 6 | Aston Villa |
| 7 | Brighton |
| 8 | Manchester City |
| 9 | Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge |
| 10 | Liverpool |
| 11 | Wolves |
| 12 | Preston or Charlton |
| 13 | Chelsea |
| 14 | Blackburn |
| 15 | Bournemouth |
| 16 | Mansfield or Wigan |
| 17 | Tottenham |
| 18 | Hull or Doncaster |
| 19 | Stoke City |
| 20 | Leicester City |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle |
| 22 | Coventry City |
| 23 | Newcastle United |
| 24 | Everton |
| 25 | Wycombe Wanderers |
| 26 | Birmingham City |
| 27 | Leeds United |
| 28 | Nottingham Forest |
| 29 | Cardiff City |
| 30 | Ipswich Town |
| 31 | Fulham |
| 32 | Crystal Palace |
When is the Fourth Round Taking Place?
The fourth round will take place from 7-10 February live across BBC and ITV in the UK, with winners receiving £120,000 of prize money plus a Fifth Round spot.
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