The fourth round of the FA Cup fixtures have been officially released, including key matchups between Premier League giants and lower-tier hopefuls.

Headline Fixtures

Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool

Championship bottom club Plymouth will relish hosting Premier League leaders Liverpool at Home Park. With stars like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk potentially on the field, this matchup offers a classic David vs. Goliath story.
Manchester United vs. Leicester City

FA Cup holders United will host Leicester, managed by their former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Red Devils are favorites but must beware Leicester’s motivation to impress under their new manager.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea

A high-stakes Premier League clash featuring two teams looking to make deep runs in the competition. Chelsea defeated Morcambe 5-0 at the Bridge to reach the fourth round.
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Another all-Premier League tie, Villa’s resurgence under Unai Emery will be tested against Spurs’ firepower.
Leyton Orient or Derby County vs. Manchester City

City await the winner of this tie, following their 8-0 demolition of Salford City. Both Orient and Derby face a daunting challenge against Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Birmingham City vs. Newcastle United

League One leaders Birmingham host high-flying Newcastle, who must navigate this tricky away fixture against a determined underdog.

Key Lower League Matches

Doncaster Rovers vs. Crystal Palace: Doncaster will hope to upset Palace, leveraging home advantage.
Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic vs. Fulham: A potential giant-killing opportunity awaits the League Two or League One side against the Premier League outfit.
Exeter City vs. Nottingham Forest: Exeter, from League Two, hosts Forest in a match that could spring surprises.
Fixture Dates

The fourth-round ties are scheduled to take place between February 7 and February 10, 2025.

The remaining third-round games, which will determine some matchups, will be concluded on Monday and Tuesday.