Macclesfield’s reward for beating FA Cup holders Crystal Palace is a home tie against Premier League opposition again in Brentford in the fourth round.
John Rooney’s side stunned the Eagles in the biggest upset in FA Cup history in the third round and will now welcome the Bees in their next tie scheduled to take place the weekend of February 14.
Goalscorer Paul Dawson celebrates with supporters following Macclesfield’s shock 2-1 win against Crystal Palace
Having already knocked off Tottenham, things won’t get any easier for Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s side welcome Newcastle to Villa Park. Elsewhere, Liam Rosenior will return to former club Hull City after the Tigers were drawn with Chelsea.
Liam Rosenior will return to former club Hull City after they were drawn against Chelsea.
A rematch from last season’s tournament could be in store at the Etihad as Manchester City landed a home tie against either Salford City or Swindon. Liverpool will also play at home to Brighton after the Seagulls eliminated Manchester United.
Arsenal will welcome Wigan Athletic to the Emirates, while Grimsby Town will be looking to take another Premier League scalp this term after being drawn at home to Wolves.
Other Premier League clubs Fulham, Sunderland, West Ham and Leeds have all been drawn away from home and will face Stoke City, Oxford United, Burton Albion and Birmingham City respectively.
FA Cup fourth-round draw in full:
Liverpool vs BrightonStoke City vs FulhamOxford United vs SunderlandSouthampton vs Leicester CityWrexham vs Ipswich TownArsenal vs Wigan AthleticHull City vs ChelseaBurton Albion vs West HamBurnley vs Mansfield TownNorwich City vs West BromPort Vale vs Bristol CityGrimsby Town vs WolvesAston Villa vs NewcastleManchester City vs Salford City or SwindonMacclesfield vs BrentfordBirmingham City vs Leeds United
Key dates for the FA Cup 2025/26
Fourth round: Saturday February 14 2026
Fifth round: Saturday March 7 2026
Quarter-finals: Saturday April 4 2026
Semi-finals: Saturday April 25 2026
Final: Saturday May 16 2026
