The FA Cup returns in the fourth round from January 25 with 32 teams still in the race for a final at Wembley Stadium on May 25.
In the third round, a host of Premier League teams dropped out of the competition and sixth division side Maidstone United reached this stage for the first time in their history.
Defending champions Manchester City are once again among the favourites, but face a tough test against Premier League rivals Tottenham.
sports news has all the details on the fourth round, including match dates and the latest information on TV and streaming options for the matches.
When is the FA Cup fourth round?
Due to this season’s busy match schedule, the FA has opted to spread the games over multiple days, with four match days running from January 25-29.
FA Cup 2023/24 matches: full schedule
Matches for each round are likely to be spread out over a few days once matches are confirmed.
- Fourth round: January 25, 2023
- Fifth round: February 28, 2023
- Quarter finals: March 16, 2023
- Semifinal: April 20, 2023
- Final: May 25, 2023
FA Cup Fourth Round Match Schedule
The fourth round begins on January 25 when Premier League side Bournemouth host EFL Championship side Swansea City.
The final match of the fourth round will take place on January 29 when Blackburn Rovers take on EFL League Two side Wrexham.
FA Cup fourth round fixtures
| Accessory |
Date |
KO Time (GMT/ET) |
| Bournemouth v Swansea City |
January 25 |
19:45 / 14:45 |
| Bristol City v Nottingham Forest |
26 of January |
19:45 / 14:45 |
| Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City |
26 of January |
19:45 / 14:45 |
| Chelsea vs Aston Villa |
26 of January |
19:45 / 14:45 |
| Tottenham against Manchester City |
26 of January |
20:00 / 15:00 |
| Ipswich Town v Maidstone United |
January 27th |
12:30 pm / 7:30 am |
| Leicester City vs Birmingham City |
January 27th |
15:00 / 10:00 |
| Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle |
January 27th |
15:00 / 10:00 |
| Everton v Luton Town |
January 27th |
15:00 / 10:00 |
| Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion |
January 27th |
15:00 / 10:00 |
| Fulham v Newcastle United |
January 27th |
19:00 / 14:00 |
| West Bromwich Albion vs Wolves |
January 28 |
11:45 am / 6:45 am |
| Watford v Southampton |
January 28 |
14:00 / 09:00 |
| Liverpool vs Norwich City |
January 28 |
14:30 / 9:30 |
| Newport County v Manchester United |
January 28 |
16:30 / 11:30 |
| Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham |
January 29 |
19:30 / 14:30 |
How to watch FA Cup 4th round matches: TV channel, live stream
Below are details on how to watch selected FA Cup fourth round matches in major territories around the world.
- Bournemouth v Swansea City, January 25
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
S4C |
BBC iPlayer, S4C click |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City, January 26
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
Sportsnet now more |
| United Kingdom |
— |
— |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Chelsea vs. Aston Villa, January 26
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
— |
— |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
Sony ten 1 |
Sony LIV, Jio TV |
- Tottenham vs. Manchester City, January 26
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
ITV 1, STV |
ITVX, STV player |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
Sony ten 2 |
Sony Liv, Jio TV |
- Ipswich Town vs Maidstone United, January 27
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
bbc 1 |
BBC iPlayer |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle, January 27
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
Sportsnet now more |
| United Kingdom |
— |
— |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion, January 27
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
— |
— |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Fulham vs Newcastle United, January 27
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
Sportsnet now more |
| United Kingdom |
ITV4 |
ITVX |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- West Bromwich Albion v Wolves, January 28
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
— |
| United Kingdom |
ITV1, STV |
ITVX, STV player |
| Australia |
— |
— |
| India |
— |
— |
- Watford v Southampton, January 28
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
Sportsnet now more |
| United Kingdom |
— |
— |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
- Liverpool vs Norwich City, January 28
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
— |
| United Kingdom |
ITV1, STV |
ITVX, STV player |
| Australia |
— |
— |
| India |
— |
— |
- Newport County v Manchester United, January 28
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
— |
| United Kingdom |
BBC1 |
BBC iPlayer |
| Australia |
— |
— |
| India |
— |
— |
- Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham
| |
TELEVISION |
Transmission |
| USA |
— |
ESPN+ |
| Canada |
— |
sportsnet |
| United Kingdom |
bbc |
BBC iPlayer |
| Australia |
— |
Supreme+ |
| India |
— |
— |
