FA Cup Fourth Round: Rosenior Returns to Hull; Macclesfield Hosts Brentford
In an exciting turn of events, the FA Cup fourth round is set to feature several notable matches. Among the highlights, Macclesfield Town, fresh off a stunning upset against Crystal Palace, will face Brentford. This matchup promises to be thrilling as Macclesfield seeks to continue their remarkable run in the tournament.
FA Cup Fourth Round Matchups
The draw for the fourth round was conducted recently, revealing some intriguing matches. Here are the key pairings:
- Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon Town
- Birmingham City vs Leeds United
- Macclesfield vs Brentford
- Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Grimsby Town vs Wolves
- Port Vale vs Bristol City
- Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion
- Burnley vs Mansfield Town
- Burton Albion vs West Ham United
- Hull City vs Chelsea
- Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
- Wrexham vs Ipswich Town
- Southampton vs Leicester City
- Oxford United vs Sunderland
- Stoke City vs Fulham
- Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Key Matches to Watch
Chelsea’s manager, Liam Rosenior, will lead his team against Hull City, his former club, adding a personal touch to this fixture. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, who recently defeated Tottenham Hotspur, will face a challenging encounter against Newcastle United.
Date and Viewing Details
The FA Cup fourth round matches are scheduled to take place during the weekend of February 14-15. Some games may also be held on February 13 and 16. Fans can catch the excitement online, with live streaming options available on platforms like YouTube.
Qualified Teams
As of now, various teams from the Premier League and Championship have secured their spots in the fourth round:
- Premier League: Wolves, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Fulham, Brentford, Sunderland, Burnley, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds United, Arsenal, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool
- Championship: Southampton, Wrexham, Oxford United, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Stoke City, Bristol City, Birmingham City, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion
- League One: Port Vale, Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion, Mansfield Town
- League Two: Grimsby Town
- National League North: Macclesfield
The upcoming matches promise to deliver thrilling action as clubs from various leagues compete for a coveted spot in the later stages of the FA Cup. Fans eagerly anticipate this exciting weekend in February.
