The excitement of the FA Cup continues as the fourth-round draw has set the stage for another round of high-stakes clashes.
Clubs across England discovered their fate shortly after Manchester United edged out Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the next stage.
This year’s third round delivered plenty of surprises, with League One side Wycombe Wanderers stunning Portsmouth and Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle pulling off a shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Brentford.
Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester United sent Arsenal packing, and Manchester City annihilated Salford City with an 8-0 demolition.
Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham all avoided upsets, cruising past lower-league opponents. However, Aston Villa eliminated West Ham in an all-Premier League battle, and Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten streak with a solid victory over Luton Town.
The fourth-round draw has now set up mouthwatering fixtures. Plymouth’s reward for their giant-killing efforts is a clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool at Home Park.
Defending champions Manchester United will host Leicester City in a heavyweight Premier League encounter, while Brighton faces Chelsea in another all-top-flight matchup.
FA Cup Fourth-Round Draw in Full
- Manchester United vs. Leicester City
- Leeds vs. Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge
- Brighton vs. Chelsea
- Preston/Charlton vs. Wycombe Wanderers
- Exeter vs. Nottingham Forest
- Coventry vs. Ipswich
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolves
- Mansfield Town/Wigan vs. Fulham
- Birmingham vs. Newcastle
- Plymouth vs. Liverpool
- Everton vs. Bournemouth
- Aston Villa vs. Tottenham
- Southampton vs. Burnley
- Leyton Orient/Derby County vs. Manchester City
- Doncaster Rovers vs. Crystal Palace
- Stoke City vs. Cardiff City
Key Dates for the FA Cup
- Fourth Round Proper: February 8, 2025
- Fifth Round Proper: March 1, 2025
- Quarter-finals: March 29, 2025
- Semi-finals: April 26, 2025
- Final: May 17, 2025
Fans are already buzzing over the potential upsets and high-stakes drama in the upcoming ties, promising another exhilarating chapter in this season’s FA Cup story.