On Sunday, 12 January 2025, the draw for the Emirates FA Cup fourth round proper will be made following the conclusion of the tie between Arsenal and Manchester United. The draw will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The 32 teams remaining in the competition will be drawn into 16 ties, which will be played over the weekend of Saturday, 8 February and Sunday, 9 February 2025.
The draw will be conducted by former England and Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson, and will be assisted by former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
The following teams will be in the draw:
The draw will be made in two stages. In the first stage, the 16 Premier League clubs will be drawn into eight ties.
In the second stage, the eight remaining clubs will be drawn into the four remaining ties.
The ties will be played over the weekend of Saturday, 8 February and Sunday, 9 February 2025.
The winners of the fourth round ties will progress to the fifth round, which will be drawn on Monday, 10 February 2025.
The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world, and is one of the most prestigious trophies in English football.
The first FA Cup competition was held in 1871-72, and was won by Wanderers FC.
The most successful club in FA Cup history is Arsenal, who have won the trophy 14