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How to watch the FA Cup Fourth Round draw: Date, start time, who Leicester City could face, ball number, full schedule and more

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Leicester City will await to see who they will face in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup this weekend.

The Foxes beat Queens Park Rangers on Saturday to book their place into the next round.

It’s a competition that the club has history in having won the FA Cup in 2021 for the first time in it’s history.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has hinted that he will aim for a strong cup run alongside their Premier League survival battle.

Ahead of the draw, Leicester City News has everything you need to know.

Manchester City v Huddersfield Town - Emirates FA Cup Third Round
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When is the FA Cup Fourth Round draw?

The FA Cup Fourth Round draw will take place on Sunday 12 January at approximately 5:00 PM GMT.

It is expected to take place after Arsenal vs Manchester United but could be delayed until later should the game go to extra time and penalties.

What channel is the FA Cup draw on?

The draw will be available to watch on BBC One, with coverage starting straight after Arsenal vs Manchester United.

FA Cup draw livestream

If you’re out and about you can stream the FA Cup Fourth Round draw live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

When is the FA Cup Fourth Round?

All fixtures will take place on the weekend of 8 February, however, some games could change due to being selected for TV coverage.

As there are no Premier League games scheduled that weekend, Leicester won’t have any fixtures moved.

What ball number are Leicester City in the FA Cup draw?

Leicester City are ball number 20 in the FA Cup Fourth Round draw.

Below is a full list of the FA Cup ball numbers:

1 Southampton or Swansea City

2 Arsenal or Manchester United

3 Exeter City

4 Leyton Orient or Derby County

5 Burnley

6 Aston Villa

7 Brighton & Hove Albion

8 Manchester City

9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge

10 Liverpool

11 Wolves

12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic

13 Chelsea

14 Blackburn Rovers

15 Bournemouth

16 Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic

17 Tamworth or Tottenham Hotspur

18 Hull City or Doncaster Rovers

19 Stoke City

20 Leicester City

21 Plymouth Argyle

22 Coventry City

23 Newcastle United or Bromley

24 Everton

25 Wycombe Wanderers

26 Birmingham City

27 Leeds United

28 Nottingham Forest

29 Cardiff City

30 Ipswich Town or Bristol Rovers

Where is the FA Cup final?

The FA Cup final is played at Wembley Stadium, London, UK and will take place on 17 May 2025.

A general view of the inside of the stadium prior to the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May...
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FA Cup full schedule

How much do you earn for winning the FA Cup?

The winner of the FA Cup will pocket £2m but will collate prize money throughout the rounds.

FA Cup prize money

How many times have Leicester City won the FA Cup?

Leicester have won the FA Cup once in their history, beating Chelsea in the 2021 final.

Kasper Schmeichel and Wes Morgan of Leicester City lift the Emirates FA Cup Trophy in celebration with team mates following The Emirates FA Cup Fin...
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Youri Tielemans scored a long-range effort to end the Foxes’ long wait to get their hands on the trophy.

Before their success in 2021, Leicester had lost four FA Cup finals – more than any other club in England.