When is the 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup fourth-round draw? Which third-round matches are live on TNT Sports and discovery+?
By Ben Southby
Updated 20/01/2026 at 15:54 GMT
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The Emirates FA Cup third round produced some memorable moments - not least the shock result of sixth-tier Macclesfield beating holders Crystal Palace while elsewhere Wrexham stunned Nottingham Forest and Manchester United made an early exit. The fourth-round draw will also be available on TNT Sports ahead of Liverpool's clash with League One side Barnsley at Anfield on Monday evening.
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TNT Sports will bring you the fourth-round draw of the 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup, as 32 teams bid to take one step closer to Wembley.
Premier League and Championship clubs entered the third round of the world's oldest domestic club competition and there was no end to the drama across an unforgettable weekend.
A seismic shock saw holders Crystal Palace beaten by sixth-tier Macclesfield FC in arguably the biggest shock in the competition's history, while there was also a shock at Wrexham as the Championship side sent Premier League Nottingham Forest packing after a penalty shootout.
The fourth round is set to take place on the weekend of February 14th with exact dates for the sixteen fixtures to be announced.
Here are all the details of how to catch the fourth round draw, as well as watch the selected third-round matches on TNT Sports and discovery+.
When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
The fourth round draw will be made ahead of Liverpool's clash with Barnsley at Anfield on Monday, January 12.
The draw will be available to watch on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and on the TNT Sports YouTube channel during the tie’s pre-match coverage from approximately 18:30 UK time.
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What FA Cup third-round matches are on TNT Sports?
From the 32 third-round ties, 23 have been made available to watch live and stream on TNT Sports and discovery+ (every game which fell outside of Saturday's 15:00 blackout window).
Of the remaining ties to be played, Liverpool host Barnsley at Anfield on Monday, January 12 while Salford City and Swindon Town lock horns on January 20 after their match was postponed on Saturday due to the weather.
Below is the last third-round fixture that will be live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
| Date | Match | Kick-off (UK time) |
| Monday, January 12 | Liverpool v Barnsley | 19:30 |
Fourth round ball numbers
Here is a full rundown of the teams anxiously awaiting the outcome of Monday's draw, with 30 teams guaranteed to be in the hat and four battling it out for the final two spots.
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5. Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9. Manchester City
10. West Ham United
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City
17. Arsenal
18. Leeds United
19. West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
31. Brighton & Hove Albion
32. Mansfield Town
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5. Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9. Manchester City
10. West Ham United
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City
17. Arsenal
18. Leeds United
19. West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
31. Brighton & Hove Albion
32. Mansfield Town
What are the FA Cup round dates?
- Third round: Weekend of January 10
- Fourth round: Weekend of February 14
- Fifth round: Weekend of March 7
- Quarter-finals: Weekend of April 4
- Semi-finals: Weekend of April 25
- Final: May 16
What channels does TNT Sports offer and on which platforms?
TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.
Depending on your subscription and device, fans can enjoy access to the following TNT Sports channels:
- TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4 - in standard definition and high definition, plus six red-button channels.
- TNT Sports Ultimate will offer fans coverage of selected events in up to 4K picture resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) - representing colours and action in almost life-like quality - and Dolby Atmos sound.
- TNT Sports Box Office, offering both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.
You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, EE TV, Sky, and Virgin Media.
How do I watch FA Cup live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?
The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.
You can also watch TNT Sports through EE TV, Sky, and Virgin Media.
You can watch the third round of the 2025/26 men's Emirates FA Cup live across the weekend on TNT Sports and discovery+
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