The anticipation for the FA Cup fourth round was at its peak on Monday night as the draw unfolded, setting the stage for some thrilling encounters.
Defending champions Manchester City will face a formidable challenge as they go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur away from home. The Premier League giants are yet to secure a victory at Tottenham’s ground since its inauguration, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture.
In another compelling matchup, Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, will embark on a journey to take on Championship high-flyers Ipswich, promising an enthralling clash of underdog determination against seasoned prowess.
The fourth round also presents an array of potentially captivating all-Premier League ties, with Chelsea set to host Aston Villa, and Newcastle gearing up for a showdown with Fulham, among others.
The forthcoming weekend of January 27 is eagerly earmarked for these spellbinding fixtures, as football enthusiasts around the globe await the unfolding drama of the FA Cup.
The complete draw for the FA Cup fourth round is as follows:
– Watford vs Southampton
– Blackburn vs Wrexham
– Bournemouth vs Swansea
– West Brom vs Brentford or Wolves
– West Ham or Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
– Leicester vs Hull or Birmingham
– Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry
– Chelsea vs Aston Villa
– Ipswich vs Maidstone United
– Liverpool vs Norwich or Bristol Rovers
– Tottenham vs Manchester City
– Leeds vs Plymouth
– Crystal Palace or Everton vs Luton or Bolton
– Newport or Eastleigh vs Wigan or Manchester United
– Sheffield United vs Brighton
– Fulham vs Newcastle
As the stage is set for these riveting encounters, football enthusiasts worldwide await the spectacle of the FA Cup fourth round.
