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Charlotte Coates

When is the FA Cup fourth round draw? Liverpool ball number, time and TV channel

Liverpool are in the hat for the fourth round draw for the FA Cup as they await who their potential opponent may be later today.

The fourth round is due to take place at the end of January as the oldest cup competition in the world nears the business end, but Liverpool, who are ball number 18, have a tricky trip to Molineux to navigate first and foremost.

Wolves drew 2-2 at Anfield on Saturday night as the Reds' defence of the trophy they won back in May almost came to an end at the first hurdle.

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The Premier League sides entered the fray in the third-round as Manchester United, Tottenham, Leicester and Southampton all progressed. Newcastle were the upset of the round after being beaten by Sheffield Wednesday.

Here is all the information you need ahead of the fourth-round draw...

When is the draw for the FA Cup fourth round?

The FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place ahead of Sunday evening's third-round encounter between Manchester City and Chelsea. The draw is expected to take place at approximately 4:05pm.

Mark Chapman will host the draw and he will be joined by former Red Emile Heskey and Karen Bardsley. Heskey lifted the FA Cup with Liverpool in 2001, while Bardsley won the Women's FA Cup three times with Manchester City.

How can I watch?

In the UK, the draw will be shown live on BBC One in the build-up to the coverage of Man City vs Chelsea. The draw can also be streamed on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.

When is the FA Cup fourth round?

Monday's fixture between Oxford United and Premier League leaders Arsenal is the final scheduled third round tie, although replays will be played after this clash.

The fourth round will take place between Friday, January 27 and Monday, January 30.

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