Fourth round draw details, where to watch & more

The 2024/25 FA Cup third spherical was filled with drama, if missing in traditional upsets. There have been shocks as Plymouth Argyle overcame Brentford away from dwelling, whereas Tottenham got an almighty scare by non-league Tamworth, who bowed out after dropping in extra-time.

On the time of the fourth spherical draw, Dagenham & Redbridge are the ultimate non-league group standing, with the Premier League and Championship groups already dominating the ultimate 32. Particulars of this 12 months’s competitors to this point might be discovered under.

Final 12 months noticed former Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag get revenge for his aspect’s defeat within the 2023 last. Whereas the ultimate featured two of the elite top-flight sides, there have been a number of cup runs from these within the decrease tiers.

Maidstone United reached the fifth spherical, struggling a 5-0 defeat to Coventry Metropolis, who got here so near reaching the ultimate. Towards Man Utd, the Sky Blues thought that they had gained the tie in further time, however finally misplaced on penalties.

The primary FA Cup last was performed in 1872 and gained by Wanderers Soccer Membership – the primary of 5 victories. As of 2024, Arsenal maintain the report for many trophies gained with 14, with their final coming in 2020.

In complete, there have been 143 FA Cup finals staged, with 44 groups profitable the competitors at the very least as soon as of their historical past.

FA Cup format and adjustments

The FA Cup is an easy knockout event, with the winners of every tie advancing to the following spherical. Non-league golf equipment participate in qualifying, with groups from League One and League Two coming into within the first spherical correct. Premier League and Championship golf equipment be a part of on the third-round stage.

A significant change to the format has seen replays scrapped from the primary spherical onwards. Beforehand, drawn matches would see the fixture replayed on the guests’ dwelling floor, however citing participant welfare, the FA determined to take away replays to ease fixture congestion.

The transfer sparked anger from the EFL and prompted backlash from the likes of Keir Starmer.

FA Cup fourth spherical fixtures

The fourth spherical draw was made on twelfth January, with report winners Arsenal the foremost absentees following their third-round exit. Dagenham & Redbridge had been the lowest-ranked group concerned, albeit previous to their third-round conflict with Millwall. Elsewhere, Doncaster Rovers had been among the many few representatives outdoors the highest two divisions.

The fourth spherical, which is about to be performed on the weekend of Eighth-Ninth February, sees Premier League leaders Liverpool head to Plymouth, Doncaster host Crystal Palace and a tantalising top-flight conflict between Brighton and Chelsea.

TV picks and kick-off instances are set to be introduced sooner or later.

2024/25 FA Cup outcomes

The FA Cup’s first spherical correct kicked off with fifth-tier Tamworth defeating League One Huddersfield City, whereas the weekend noticed its justifiable share of shock outcomes and almighty scares.

Nevertheless, there was to be no ‘fairytale’ run for Wrexham as they had been undone by Harrogate City. AFC Wimbledon’s win in a grudge match in opposition to MK Dons was one other spotlight of the spherical.

Tamworth continued their story within the second spherical after knocking out Burton Albion on penalties, whereas Studying had been taken to further time by Harborough City. Elsewhere, League One leaders Wycombe averted an upset with a win at non-league Wealdstone.

The Lambs’ very good run to the third spherical got here to a valiant finish at dwelling to Premier League aspect Tottenham Hotspur, with the Nationwide League outfit taking Ange Postecoglou’s males to further time.

The shock of the third spherical was undoubtedly Brentford’s undoing at dwelling to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle, whereas holders Manchester United noticed off Arsenal in a fierce affair on the Emirates Stadium following a penalty shootout.

First spherical

Second spherical

Third spherical

Spherical dates

The fourth spherical will happen on the second weekend in February, with subsequent rounds being held all year long, as detailed within the desk under. Precise fixture dates are topic to alter relying on TV picks. Attracts are normally held following the final match of the spherical, although this will range attributable to TV schedules.

FA Cup prize cash

The FA will give out over £22m in prize cash over the course of the 2024/25 season. Any non-league golf equipment who make it by way of from the primary spherical of qualifying to the primary spherical correct might pocket round £23,000, whereas if a Premier League or Championship membership was to go all the way in which, they’d be higher off to the tune of £5.41m.

Learn how to watch the FA Cup on TV

Within the UK, broadcasting rights for the FA Cup are shared between the BBC and ITV. All through the season, the BBC will present 18 reside matches, whereas ITV is dedicated to broadcasting 20 video games from the competitors.

Within the US, FA Cup video games are broadcast reside on ESPN, with ESPN+ streaming a collection of fixtures throughout the period of the event.

Latest years have seen BBC and ITV share protection of the ultimate, whereas a brand new broadcasting deal is about to take impact subsequent 12 months, which can see BBC and TNT Sports activities share protection of the competitors.