When is the FA Cup fourth-round draw? TV channel, date, time and ball numbers - The Mirror

The FA Cup third round is underway - and winning teams won't have to wait long to find out who they will face in the the fourth round

The FA Cup is in full swing, with Premier League and Championship sides entering the fray. As the road to Wembley stretches ahead the stakes rise, the drama intensifies and the competition delivers its trademark mix of titanic clashes and giant-killings.

Premier League champions Liverpool are in action against Barnsley, who famously knocked the Reds out of the cup the last time they met in 2008. Holders Crystal Palace begin their title defence against Macclesfield, one of just three non-league teams remaining alongside Boreham Wood and Weston-super-Mare.

Elsewhere, Manchester City host Exeter City, Arsenal face Portsmouth and Chelsea take on Charlton, offering plenty of opportunities for another classic cup upset. There are also a trio of eye-catching all-Premier League ties, with Manchester United playing Brighton, Tottenham taking on Aston Villa and Newcastle facing Bournemouth.

Once the action is done and dusted, attention will swiftly turn to the fourth round. Here, Mirror Football runs through everything you need to know about the fourth round draw.

When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?

The draw for the FA Cup fourth round is set to take place on Monday, January 12. It will begin at around 6.35pm, ahead of the final third round game between Liverpool and Barnsley.

How do I watch the FA Cup fourth round draw?

The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage will begin at 6.30pm, with Liverpool's clash with Barnsley taking place on the same channel following the draw, with kick-off set for 7.45pm.

You can also follow along online via the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.

FA Cup fourth round draw: ball numbers

The ball numbers will be confirmed on the day of the draw.

When will the FA Cup fourth round fixtures be played?

Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place on the weekend of February 14. Specific dates and times won't be confirmed until later in the month, but games are expected to be played between Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.

Remaining third round fixtures

Saturday, January 10

• 12.15pm - Cheltenham Town vs Leicester City
• 12.15pm - Everton vs Sunderland
• 12.15pm - Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace
• 12.15pm - Wolves vs Shrewsbury Town
• 3pm - Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion
• 3pm - Burnley vs Millwall
• 3pm - Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton
• 3pm - Fulham vs Middlesbrough
• 3pm - Ipswich Town vs Blackpool
• 3pm - Manchester City vs Exeter City
• 3pm - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
• 3pm - Salford City vs Swindon Town
• 3pm - Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford
• 3pm - Stoke City vs Coventry City
• 5.45pm - Bristol City vs Watford
• 5.45pm - Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
• 5.45pm - Grimsby Town vs Weston Super Mare
• 5.45pm - Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
• 8pm - Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea

Sunday, January 11

• 12pm - Derby County vs Leeds United
• 2pm - Portsmouth vs Arsenal
• 2.30pm - Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
• 2.30pm - Norwich City vs Walsall
• 2.30pm - Sheffield United vs Mansfield Town
• 2.30pm - Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion
• 2.30pm - West Ham United vs QPR
• 4.30pm - Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Monday, January 12

• 7.45pm - Liverpool vs Barnsley