Macclesfield’s reward for defeating FA Cup holders Crystal Palace was another home draw against Premier League opponents at Brentford on matchday four.
John Rooney’s side defeated the Eagles in the third round in the biggest upset in FA Cup history and will host the Bees in their next encounter, scheduled to take place on the weekend of February 14th.
Goalscorer Paul Dawson celebrates Macclesfield’s shock 2-1 win over Crystal Palace with supporters
Aston Villa have already defeated Tottenham, so it won’t be easy for Unai Emery’s side to welcome Newcastle to Villa Park. Elsewhere, Liam Rosenior will return to his former club Hull City after the Tigers’ draw with Chelsea.
Liam Rosenior will return to his former club Hull City after the draw with Chelsea.
A rematch from last season’s tournament could take place at the Etihad after Manchester City drew at home with either Salford City or Swindon. The winner of Monday night’s match between Liverpool and Barnsley will face Brighton at home after the Seagulls beat Manchester United.
Arsenal welcome Wigan Athletic to the Emirates, while Grimsby Town will be aiming for the Premier League again this term after drawing at home to Wolves.
Other Premier League sides Fulham, Sunderland, West Ham and Leeds have all been drawn away and will face Stoke City, Oxford United, Burton Albion and Birmingham City respectively.
FA Cup 4th round full draw:
Liverpool or Barnsley vs Brighton Stoke City vs Fulham Oxford United vs Sunderland Southampton vs Leicester City Wrexham vs Ipswich Town Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic Hull City vs Chelsea Burton Albion vs West Ham Burnley vs Mansfield Town Norwich City vs West Bromport Vale vs Bristol City Grimsby Town vs Wolves Aston Villa vs Newcastle Manchester City vs Salford City or Swindon Macclesfield vs Brentford Birmingham City vs Leeds United
FA Cup 2025/26 key dates
4th round: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Round 5: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Quarterfinals: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Semi-finals: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026
