The much-anticipated fourth-round draw of the Emirates FA Cup will take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The draw is scheduled to begin after the highly awaited clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, which kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT.
Barring extra time in the match, the draw is expected to start around 5:00 PM GMT. However, the FA has confirmed that if additional play is required, the draw will still take place immediately after the game’s conclusion.
In a statement released on Thursday, the FA announced, “The draw will be presented by Kelly Somers, made by Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer, and shown live in the UK as part of BBC One’s coverage. It can also be seen across our official Emirates FA Cup social media channels.”
As the competition heats up, only 32 teams will advance from the 64 currently in the running during the third-round matches taking place from January 9 to January 13.
Fans are reminded that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be introduced in the fifth round, adding a layer of technological precision to the knockout stages.
For those eager to follow the action, the ball numbers for the fourth-round draw have been released, with the excitement building as teams await their fate in the iconic tournament.
