Macclesfield Town has been rewarded with a home tie against Premier League side Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their historic victory over Crystal Palace. The non-league side's fairytale run continues, with the Bees set to visit Moss Rose Stadium on the weekend of February 14.
Macclesfield's remarkable journey saw them defeat the FA Cup holders in the third round, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history. Now, John Rooney's team will aim to cause another shock by overcoming Brentford.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will face a challenging test at Villa Park when they host Newcastle United. The Villans, who previously eliminated Tottenham Hotspur, will be looking to maintain their strong form against the Magpies.
In other notable draws, Chelsea will travel to Liam Rosenior's former club, Hull City. Rosenior, now the assistant manager at Chelsea, will be reunited with the Tigers in what promises to be an emotional return.
Manchester City has been drawn at home against either Salford City or Swindon Town, setting the stage for a potential rematch of last season's FA Cup clash. Liverpool will also play at home to Brighton, who eliminated Manchester United in the previous round.
Arsenal will host Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium, while Grimsby Town aims to add another Premier League scalp to their collection after being drawn at home to Wolves.
The full FA Cup fourth-round draw is as follows:
1. Liverpool vs Brighton
2. Stoke City vs Fulham
3. Oxford United vs Sunderland
4. Southampton vs Leicester City
5. Wrexham vs Ipswich Town
6. Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
7. Hull City vs Chelsea
8. Burton Albion vs West Ham
9. Burnley vs Mansfield Town
10. Norwich City vs West Brom
11. Port Vale vs Bristol City
12. Grimsby Town vs Wolves
13. Aston Villa vs Newcastle
14. Manchester City vs Salford City or Swindon
15. Macclesfield vs Brentford
16. Birmingham City vs Leeds United
Key dates for the FA Cup 2025/26 season include:
- Fourth round: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Fifth round: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Quarter-finals: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Semi-finals: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026
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