FA Cup Fourth Round Draw in Full: Liverpool, Manchester City to Face EFL Opponents
By Okafor Joseph Afam – January 13, 2025

The draw for the FA Cup fourth round has been revealed, with several exciting matchups scheduled between February 7 and February 10.

Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Home Park to face Plymouth Argyle, who currently sit at the bottom of the Championship. After comfortably dispatching Accrington Stanley, Liverpool will now take on the League One side in what will be an intriguing tie.

Manchester City, fresh from their impressive victory in the third round, will face either Leyton Orient or Derby County, with the match set to take place at either club’s home ground. Meanwhile, Manchester United, who triumphed over Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout, will host Leicester City, managed by former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

In what promises to be a thrilling round, there are four all-Premier League encounters. Chelsea will visit Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, while Aston Villa will entertain Tottenham Hotspur in another highly anticipated fixture. Everton will also clash with Bournemouth in a matchup between two top-flight sides.

Nottingham Forest will make the journey to League One outfit Exeter City, while Birmingham City, top of the third-tier standings, will face Premier League club Newcastle United in what could be a giant-killing opportunity.

The FA Cup fourth round promises to be full of drama, with some exciting encounters in the mix. Here is the full draw:

FA Cup Fourth Round Draw

Manchester United vs. Leicester City

Leeds United vs. Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge

Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea

Preston North End/Charlton Athletic vs. Wycombe Wanderers

Exeter City vs. Nottingham Forest

Coventry City vs. Ipswich Town

Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mansfield Town/Wigan Athletic vs. Fulham

Birmingham City vs. Newcastle United

Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool

Everton vs. Bournemouth

Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton vs. Burnley

Leyton Orient/Derby County vs. Manchester City

Doncaster Rovers vs. Crystal Palace

Stoke City vs. Cardiff City

With the fourth round set to take place over the course of February 7-10, fans will be hoping for more shocks and excitement as the battle for the famous trophy intensifies.