2025/26 FA Cup fixtures & predictions: The fourth round

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  • Check out Ladbrokes' take on all 16 FA Cup fourth-round ties

  • Wins for Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea to see them through

  • Non-league Macclesfield expected to lose at home to Brentford

2025/26 FA Cup fixtures & predictions: The fourth round

Ahead of the highly anticipated fourth round, Ladbrokes runs through all 16 FA Cup fixtures with predictions and live odds, as football's oldest cup competition resumes.

From the tournament's joint-favourites Manchester City and Arsenal enjoying home games against lower-league opposition, to non-league Macclesfield hosting Premier League Brentford on Monday night, the stage is set for drama, upsets, and FA Cup magic.

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2025/26 FA Cup fixtures & predictions: The fourth round

Friday, 13 February, 2026

Chelsea cruised past Championship opposition in the third round, and we're expecting much of the same here, with Liam Rosenior's Blues having far too much quality for a Hull team focusing on promotion to the Premier League.

Our prediction: Hull City 1-3 Chelsea

Friday night sees Wrexham host Ipswich in an all-Championship tie, and with both teams enjoying pretty strong form in 2026, they'll be keen to keep the winning habit going - but we're backing Ipswich here, with the Tractor Boys reaching the last 16 for the second consecutive season.

Our prediction: Wrexham 0-2 Ipswich Town

Saturday, 14 February, 2026

With Burton winless in five games and scrapping for their lives at the bottom of League One, the visit of an in-form West Ham is unlikely to do anything for their confidence. The Hammers will be prioritising Premier League survival, but their rejuvenated squad should have too much for the hosts here.

Our prediction: Burton Albion 1-2 West Ham United

Burnley's midweek Premier League win was their first since October, and despite the Clarets looking destined for another fruitless campaign, we're predicting a comfortable victory against an out-of-form Mansfield Town.

Our prediction: Burnley 3-0 Mansfield Town

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Salford know all too well just how ruthless Man City can be in the FA Cup, losing 8-0 to Pep Guardiola's side last year - and with the Premier League title chasers scoring 10 against Exeter in the third round, there's little reason to think they'll show any mercy this weekend.

Our prediction: Manchester City 6-0 Salford City

This one certainly isn't the most glamorous tie of the round, but Norwich's recent upturn in form has seen them overtake West Brom in the Championship table, and the Canaries suddenly look back to their best. We're predicting a home win here, with West Brom's wait for a fifth-round appearance stretching to six years.

Our prediction: Norwich City 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

Rock-bottom of League One and without a win in three, Port Vale will be looking to the FA Cup for a much-needed injection of positivity, but we're expecting them to come up short against a strong Bristol City side - even if the Robins aren't exactly blowing teams away at the moment.

Our prediction: Port Vale 0-2 Bristol City

Just days after the Saints came from 3-0 down to win at the King Power, Southampton and Leicester meet again in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and we think the psychological effect of that crazy Championship encounter will play its part. Leicester are spiralling, so we're backing a home win.

Our prediction: Southampton 3-1 Leicester City

Aston Villa have built up a huge lead over Newcastle in the Premier League, and we're expecting the Magpies' poor record at Villa Park to continue here, with Unai Emery's hosts edging a tight affair between two teams whose sights will be set on the final in May.

Our prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle United

An all-Premier League tie closes out Saturday's action, and despite Liverpool only reaching the fifth round three times in the last 10 years, we're backing the Reds to see off Brighton at Anfield.

Our prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

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Sunday, 15 February, 2026

An upturn in form has seen Leeds edge away from the Premier League relegation zone, and against Championship Birmingham City, we expect Daniel Farke's side to maintain their positive momentum.

Our prediction: Birmingham City 1-3 Leeds United

Heavy favourites to be relegated from the Premier League, an FA Cup victory would be a welcome distraction for Rob Edwards' Wolves, and we think they'll progress against Grimsby - despite the Mariners already having beaten Man United this season.

Our prediction: Grimsby Town 1-3 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Winless in four and 23rd in the Championship, Oxford United have been struggling for form all season, and we think the visit of a confident Sunderland will be another step too far for Matt Bloomfield's side.

Our prediction: Oxford United 0-3 Sunderland

Stoke's form has collapsed of late, with just two wins in 10 Championship games, so Fulham should be too strong. The Cottagers are enjoying an impressive season in the Premier League, and are favourites to reach the round of 16 for the second year in a row.

Our prediction: Stoke City 1-3 Fulham

Favourites to win every competition they're in, Arsenal are enjoying the season they've been threatening for some time now, and they shouldn't have any issues beating a Wigan side in the midst of a League One relegation battle.

Our prediction: Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic

Monday, 16 February, 2026

Having already knocked out the holders Crystal Palace, Macclesfield will have another giant-killing in their sights when they host Brentford on Monday night - but we think their fairytale ends here. The Premier League side are in excellent form, and should close out the FA Cup fourth-round action with a routine win.

Our prediction: Macclesfield 0-4 Brentford

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When is the FA Cup fourth round?

The 2025/26 FA Cup fourth round kicks off with two games at 19:45 on Friday, 13 February, and ends on Monday, 16 February when Macclesfield host Brentford at 19:30.

Who are the favourites to win the FA Cup?

Manchester City and Arsenal are currently joint-favourites to win this season's FA Cup, with Liverpool and Chelsea close behind.

Can I bet on the FA Cup?

Ladbrokes is giving customers the chance to bet on who they think will win the 2025/26 FA Cup, as well as offering match-specific markets for every single game.

View the latest football odds.

All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.

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