The FA Cup fourth-round draw has concluded, setting the stage for several captivating matchups, as lower-league teams aim to upset Premier League powerhouses. The draw, which took place on January 12, 2026, before the Liverpool vs. Barnsley match, has produced some exciting ties to be played across the weekend of February 14, 2026.
Macclesfield, the lowest-ranked team remaining and fresh off their historic victory against reigning champions Crystal Palace, will host Brentford at Moss Rose. The National League North side will be hoping to claim another Premier League scalp in front of their home fans.
One of the most anticipated ties of the round sees Aston Villa host Newcastle in an all-Premier League clash. Elsewhere, Chelsea will travel to face Hull City, marking Liam Rosenior's return to his former club. Rosenior, who previously managed Hull before joining Strasbourg, will be looking to secure a victory against his old side.
Premier League leaders Arsenal will host Wigan Athletic, winners of the 2013 FA Cup. Manchester City will face the winner of Salford vs. Swindon. Other notable matchups include Liverpool or Barnsley against Brighton, should Liverpool win their third-round tie. Birmingham will face Leeds in another exciting tie.
The draw guarantees at least two Championship sides will reach the fifth round, with two all-second-tier ties. The full FA Cup fourth-round draw is as follows: Liverpool or Barnsley vs Brighton, Stoke City vs Fulham, Oxford United vs Sunderland, Southampton vs Leicester City, Wrexham vs Ipswich, Arsenal vs Wigan, Hull City vs Chelsea, Burton Albion vs West Ham, Burnley vs Mansfield Town, Norwich City vs West Brom, Port Vale vs Bristol City, Grimsby Town vs Wolves, Aston Villa vs Newcastle, Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon, Macclesfield vs Brentford, Birmingham City vs Leeds.
The FA Cup fourth round will be played around the weekend of Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15. The fourth-round ties will be played after a midweek round of Premier League action, which includes Tottenham vs Newcastle and Chelsea vs Leeds on Tuesday, February 10. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out in the third round, losing to Brighton and Aston Villa respectively.
