Tottenham Hotspur is set to face a formidable challenge in the fourth round of the FA Cup as they host current titleholders Manchester City. This highly anticipated match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Spurs having a notable record of beating Pep Guardiola’s City in all five of their previous meetings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
In another intriguing all-Premier League clash, Chelsea will take on Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Both teams, known for their competitive edge, will vie for a spot in the next round of the prestigious cup competition.
Manchester United, fresh off their victory against Wigan Athletic, are set to travel for their next FA Cup fixture. They will face either League Two’s Newport County or National League team Eastleigh, depending on the outcome of their upcoming match.
The FA Cup also brings an exciting opportunity for Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked team still in the competition. They are scheduled to visit Ipswich Town, a club from the Championship. This match, set for the weekend of January 27, follows Maidstone’s impressive 1-0 victory over League One’s Stevenage, a win largely attributed to George Elokobi’s leadership.
The fourth round also features other all-Premier League matchups, including Fulham hosting Newcastle United, and Brighton and Hove Albion traveling to face Sheffield United. Depending on the results of their third-round replays, West Ham United could host Nottingham Forest, while Luton Town might travel to face either Crystal Palace or Everton.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, if they triumph in their third-round replay against Brentford, will face a local derby against West Bromwich Albion. West Brom, currently in the Championship and pushing for promotion, will be keen to showcase their capabilities against Premier League opposition.
Another interesting matchup sees either Bristol Rovers, who currently stand 10th in League One, or Norwich City from the Championship, preparing for a trip to Liverpool. With the FA Cup known for its surprises and thrilling football, these fixtures are eagerly awaited by fans and promise to add another chapter to the rich history of this storied competition.
FA Cup Fourth Round Tickets
- Watford v Southampton
- Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham
- Bournemouth v Swansea City
- West Brom v Brentford or Wolves
- West Ham or Bristol City v Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
- Leicester City v Hull City or Birmingham City
- Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City
- Chelsea v Aston Villa – Buy FA Cup Tickets
- Ipswich Town v Maidstone United
- Liverpool v Norwich City or Bristol Rovers – Buy FA Cup Tickets
- Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City – Buy FA Cup Tickets
- Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle
- Crystal Palace or Everton v Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers – Buy FA Cup Tickets
- Newport County or Eastleigh v Manchester United
- Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Buy FA Cup Tickets
- Fulham v Newcastle United – Buy FA Cup Tickets
