The Emirates FA Cup fourth round schedule is set, and it delivers four straight days of knockout drama from Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. With 11 of the 16 ties selected for live television in UK, and all 16b matches in the United States on ESPN+, fans will have plenty of chances to catch meaningful FA Cup football throughout the long Presidents’ Day weekend.
The action begins on Friday afternoon, February 13, with two matches kicking off at 2:45 PM EST. Hull City host Chelsea in a tie that blends Championship grit with Premier League pedigree, while Wrexham welcome Ipswich Town in another compelling clash that pairs a fast-rising lower-league story with a club flying high in the Championship. Both matches set the tone for a weekend built on contrast and opportunity.
Weekend to watch
Saturday, February 14, offers the most packed slate. Burton Albion face West Ham United early at 7:15 AM EST, giving fans an early start to the day. The traditional FA Cup window follows at 10:00 AM EST, with Burnley vs Mansfield Town, Manchester City vs Salford City or Swindon Town, Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion, Port Vale vs Bristol City, and Southampton vs Leicester City all kicking off simultaneously. The evening window brings two heavyweight fixtures. Aston Villa host Newcastle United at 12:45 PM EST, before Liverpool take on Brighton at 3:00 PM EST in what looks like one of the marquee ties of the round.
Sunday, February 15, continues the momentum. Birmingham City face Leeds United at 7:00 AM EST, followed by Grimsby Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at 8:30 AM EST. Oxford United vs Sunderland and Stoke City vs Fulham both kick off at 9:00 AM EST. The Sunday spotlight belongs to Arsenal, who host Wigan Athletic at 11:30 AM EST with a place in the fifth round on the line.
The round wraps up on Monday, February 16, when Macclesfield host Brentford at 2:30 PM EST. That match also sets the stage for the fifth-round draw, which will take place live during the pre-match coverage.
Beyond the football, the financial stakes remain significant. Clubs selected for TNT Sports and BBC One broadcasts will receive £100,000, while those featured on discovery+ and BBC Wales platforms will earn £50,000. Winners advance with an additional £127,000 in prize money, reinforcing why the FA Cup still matters at every level of the game.
FA CUP FOURTH ROUND SCHEDULE
All kick-off times below are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Friday, February 13
2:45 PM – Hull City vs Chelsea (ESPN+)
2:45 PM – Wrexham vs Ipswich Town (ESPN+)
Saturday, February 14
7:15 AM – Burton Albion vs West Ham United (ESPN+)
10:00 AM – Burnley vs Mansfield Town (ESPN+)
10:00 AM – Manchester City vs Salford City or Swindon Town (ESPN+)
10:00 AM – Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion (ESPN+)
10:00 AM – Port Vale vs Bristol City (ESPN+)
10:00 AM – Southampton vs Leicester City (ESPN+)
12:45 PM – Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (ESPN+)
3:00 PM – Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion (ESPN+)
Sunday, February 15
7:00 AM – Birmingham City vs Leeds United (ESPN+)
8:30 AM – Grimsby Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (ESPN+)
9:00 AM – Oxford United vs Sunderland (ESPN+)
9:00 AM – Stoke City vs Fulham (ESPN+)
11:30 AM – Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic (ESPN+)
Monday, February 16
2:30 PM – Macclesfield vs Brentford (ESPN+)
