FA Cup fourth round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel and ball numbers as lower league sides hope to avoid Prem teams
FA CUP football is BACK and nothing beats a good old fourth round draw to jangle the nerves.
Chelsea tore apart Championship side Preston to secure their spot in the hat.
Holders Manchester City did the same thing to Middlesbrough by beating them 5-0.
While Jakub Kiwior‘s own goal saw Arsenal go crashing out of the competition at the hands of Liverpool.
But when exactly is the draw and what are the ball numbers?
When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
- The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Monday, January 8.
- It is scheduled to get underway during the coverage of Manchester United’s trip to Wigan which starts at 7:30pm GMT – kick-off is at 8:15pm GMT.
- Fourth round matches are set to be played on the weekend of Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28.
What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?
- The FA Cup fourth round draw will be broadcast LIVE on ITV in the UK.
- Fans can also stream the entire action through ITV X or the ITV Sport website.
- Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog to see who is paired in the draw as it is announced which will then be followed by Wigan vs Manchester United.
Can I watch it for FREE?
YES!
The FA Cup fourth round draw will be shown on ITV for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license.
What are the ball numbers?
1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers (replay)
2. Wrexham
3. Liverpool
4. Brighton & Hove Albion
5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers (replay)
6. West Ham United or Bristol City (replay)
7. Tottenham Hotspur
8. Fulham
9. West Bromwich Albion
10. Southampton
11. Ipswich Town
12. Leeds United
13. Leicester City
14. Watford
15. Newcastle United
16. Sheffield Wednesday
17. Crystal Palace or Everton (replay)
18. Aston Villa
19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool (replay)
20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United (Monday)
21. Manchester City
22. Blackburn Rovers
23. Sheffield United
24. Swansea City
25. Chelsea
26. AFC Bournemouth
27. Coventry City
28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers (replay)
29. Plymouth Argyle
30. Maidstone United
31. Newport County or Eastleigh (replay)
32. Hull City or Birmingham City (replay)