Liverpool vs Brighton, FA Cup fourth round draw results
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The 2025/26 FA Cup enters an exciting phase, though the fourth round draw remains relatively "favorable" for many big clubs. Sixteen matches will be played between February 13-16. Among these, only two fixtures pit Premier League teams against each other: Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa vs Newcastle United.
The fourth round draw took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, early morning WIB, after 31 teams secured their places from the third round of England's oldest tournament. The remaining spot is being contested between Salford City and Swindon Town.
The draw results show most Premier League giants avoided direct clashes, facing opponents from lower tiers of the league pyramid.
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Arsenal will face Wigan Athletic, while Chelsea travel to Hull City. Manchester City await the winner of the replay between Salford City and Swindon Town, scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
With few big matches on paper, public attention focuses on two fixtures considered the "toughest." One is the duel between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. These two Premier League clubs must eliminate each other for a spot in the Round of 16.
The other all-Premier League clash is Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion.
Liverpool advanced to the fourth round after defeating Barnsley 4-1. Brighton, meanwhile, arrive with high confidence after eliminating Manchester United with a 2-1 victory.
This fixture presents a clash between FA Cup traditional strength and a team that has consistently troubled the top flight in recent seasons.
Meanwhile, other major clubs generally received more "friendly" paths.
Full Results of the 2025/26 FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
• Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
• 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 United
• Burnley vs Mansfield Town
• Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion
• Port Vale vs Bristol City
• Grimsby Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
• Manchester City vs Salford City/Swindon Town
• Macclesfield FC vs Brentford
• Birmingham City vs Leeds United
