The 2025/26 FA Cup fourth round draw has produced a fascinating mix of heavyweight and underdog clashes and classic giant-killing opportunities, as clubs edge closer to Wembley glory FA Cup
The Premier League sides now fully entering the competition, the draw has set the stage for high-profile encounters alongside ties that underline the magic and unpredictability of the world’s oldest domestic cup competition. Some of the standout fixtures are several all-top-flight battles and testing away trips for elite clubs, while lower-league and non-league sides have been rewarded with glamorous home draws against established opposition.
The clubs have their minds placed on the fifth round of games this should give anoplaces in the fifth round at stake, the fourth round promises drama, passion, and memorable moments when the ties are played later in February.
The key fixtures in this round will see Aston Villa face Newcastle in what seems like a Premier League game.
FA Cup fourth round fixtures;
Liverpool or Barnsley vs Brighton
Stoke City vs Fulham
Oxford United vs Sunderland
Southampton vs Leicester City
Wrexham vs Ipswich Town
Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
Hull City vs Chelsea
Burton Albion vs West Ham United
Burnley vs Mansfield Town
Norwich City vs West Bromwich
Port Vale vs Bristol City
Grimsby Town Wolves
Aston Villa vs Newcastle
Macclesfield vs Brentford
Birmingham City vs Leeds United