FA Cup Fourth Round: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and More in Action This Weekend

The Emirates FA Cup fourth round kicks off on Friday, February 14, 2026, featuring 16 thrilling ties across the weekend, with Premier League giants facing lower-league challengers. Defending champions Crystal Palace have been ousted, opening the path for a new winner among clubs like Arsenal, who chase a record 15th title.[1][2]

Key Fixtures Schedule

• Friday: Hull City vs Chelsea (2:45pm), Wrexham vs Ipswich Town (2:45pm).[1][2]
• Saturday: Burton Albion vs West Ham (12:15pm/7:10am), Burnley vs Mansfield Town (3pm), Man City vs Salford City (3pm), Norwich vs West Brom (3pm), Port Vale vs Bristol City (3pm), Southampton vs Leicester (3pm), Aston Villa vs Newcastle (5:45pm), Liverpool vs Brighton (8pm/2:55pm).[1][2][3]
• Sunday: Birmingham City vs Leeds United (12pm/6:30am), Grimsby Town vs Wolves (1:30pm/8:25am), Oxford Utd vs Sunderland (2pm), Stoke City vs Fulham (2pm), Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic (4:30pm/11:25am).[1][2][3]
• Monday: Macclesfield vs Brentford (7:30pm/2:25pm).[1][2]

Match Highlights and Stats

Manchester City face local fourth-tier rivals Salford City at home—a favorable draw for Pep Guardiola, who may rest stars like Erling Haaland amid a packed schedule. City thrashed Salford 8-0 last season.[1][4] Liverpool seek a Cup boost against Brighton on Saturday evening, while Arsenal host Wigan.[1][2]

Chelsea aim to extend Hull's poor record against them (1 win in 35 games).[4] Lower-league sides shine: Macclesfield boast a stunning home form with 22 goals in recent games, facing Brentford in a historic top-flight vs non-league clash.[1][4] Grimsby challenge Wolves after thrashing Shrewsbury.[1]

Winning clubs earn £127,000, with ties spread from February 14-16 and some replays possible. Matches air on TNT Sports, discovery+, BBC, and ESPN networks globally.[2][3][5] Expect rotation, upsets, and drama in the world's oldest cup competition.[1][7]

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