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FA Cup fourth round: When is it on? Kick-off times, TV channels and ties

All you need to know about the ties for the fourth round of the FA Cup

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After an eventful third round which saw giant killings and eight replays, the fourth round of the FA Cup gets underway at the end of January.

A number of lower league clubs including Newport and Yeovil are looking to book themselves into the fifth round of the competition.

Romelu Lukaku and Co are set for a trip to Huish Park in the FA Cup
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Romelu Lukaku and Co are set for a trip to Huish Park in the FA CupCredit: Getty

When is the FA Cup fourth round?

THE fourth round of the FA Cup gets underway on Friday, January 26. 

Games will also be played on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28.

What channel are the games on and can I live stream them?

SIX games were chosen to be shown live across the FA Cup weekend. 

Manchester United's trip to Yeovil with be shown on Friday evening with coverage starting on BBC 1 at 7.30pm.

On Saturday, BT Sport will host three games which will see Peterborough host Leicester, Newport taking on Tottenham and Liverpool vs West Brom.

BT Sport will also host Newcastle's trip to either Chelsea or Norwich.

The final live game of the weekend will be on BBC 1 and will see Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Cardiff.

 Newport celebrate their win over Leeds in the FA Cup
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Newport celebrate their win over Leeds in the FA CupCredit: Reuters

Which are the most anticipated games?

NEWPORT caused one of the surprises of the third round when they knocked out Championship side Leeds. 

They have been drawn at home to Premier League side Tottenham and will play on Saturday in a late kick-off.

Nottingham Forest who beat Arsenal 4-2 in the third round, will travel to fellow Championship side Hull City.

Nottingham Forest celebrated an FA Cup upset as they beat Arsenal 4-2
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Nottingham Forest celebrated an FA Cup upset as they beat Arsenal 4-2Credit: Reuters

What is the full fourth round draw?

THE draw was made on Monday, January 8.

Yeovil Town vs Manchester United

Peterborough vs Leicester

Huddersfield vs Birmingham

Hull vs Nottingham Forest

Middlesbrough vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Millwall vs Rochdale

MK Dons vs Coventry

Notts County vs Wolves or Swansea

Sheffield United vs Preston

Southampton vs Watford

Sheffield Wednesday vs Reading

Bournemouth or Wigan vs West Ham

Newport vs Tottenham

Liverpool vs West Brom

Norwich or Chelsea vs Newcastle

Cardiff vs Manchester City

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