Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu is a target for Stoke following Viktor Johansson's injury, with a loan deal for 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international in the offing with a clause to make the move permanent in the summer. (Irish Independent, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe 2025-26 FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Monday, 12 January at approximately 18:35 GMT.
Proceedings will take place before kick-off in the third-round tie between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield.
Former England internationals Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will conduct the draw that will consist of 32 teams live on TNT Sports.
Supporters can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.
All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 14 February.
Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.
Non-league Macclesfield are the lowest-ranked team in the draw after beating holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 victory.
What are the ball numbers?
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5. Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9. Manchester City
10. West Ham United
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City
17. Arsenal
18. Leeds United
19. West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
31. Brighton & Hove Albion
32. Mansfield Town
Pundits Dion Dublin and Rob Green join host Jason Mohammad to bring you the action and talking points from Friday and Saturday's FA Cup ties.
And listen back to full match commentaries on BBC Sounds:
Eckert: ‘There’s some patterns we have seen all season’
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert praised his team's first-half display but called for greater resilience at set-pieces after their narrow FA Cup win at Doncaster Rovers.
"The FA Cup is a very special tournament, and never an easy one, because you have nothing to lose when you go down, so I'm very pleased we're in the next round," he told BBC Radio Solent.
"In the end, there were some patterns we have seen all season. We need to make sure we improve our resilience on set plays.
"It was a very good first-half. The second-half could have been better, but we're in the next round.
"We have a good squad but we have seen that flow in a game before, even at 3-0 up at half-time, we have conceded off a corner and [start] suffering.
On Daniel Peretz: "It's not so easy when you come in after a couple of training sessions with new colleagues and have to learn their names and ways of defending but he had an excellent game, a very promising start."
There are 18 third-round ties in the FA Cup on Saturday - 16 involving Premier League and Championship teams, who all enter the competition at this stage - and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.
Cheltenham v Leicester (12:15) - BBC Radio Leicester
Everton v Sunderland (12:15) - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Macclesfield v Crystal Palace (12:15) - BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Radio Manchester
Wolves v Shrewsbury (12:15) - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 & BBC Radio WM
Boreham Wood v Burton Albion
Burnley v Millwall - BBC Radio London
Doncaster v Southampton - BBC Radio Solent
Fulham v Middlesbrough - BBC Radio 5 Live
Ipswich v Blackpool - BBC Radio Suffolk
Man City v Exeter City - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Newcastle v Bournemouth - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 & BBC Radio Newcastle
Salford P-P Swindon
Sheff Wed v Brentford
Stoke v Coventry - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3, BBC Radio Stoke & BBC Radio CWR
Bristol City v Watford (17:45) - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Three Counties Radio
Cambridge United v Birmingham (17:45) - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Grimsby v Weston (17:45)
Tottenham v Aston Villa (17:45) - BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London
Charlton v Chelsea (20:00) - BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London
Kick-off times 15:00 GMT unless stated
Follow all of the action and reaction here
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You can also listen to today's 5 Live commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Fulham v Middlesbrough" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Tottenham v Aston Villa", for instance.
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Image source, ShutterstockEckert's strong managerial start has stalled in their last six matches
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has said Saturday's FA Cup tie at League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers is the ideal opportunity to return to winning ways.
Saints won six of Eckert's first seven matches in charge after he replaced the sacked Will Still, but have failed to win any of the following six games.
That has dampened pre-Christmas optimism about a run at the play-offs but the FA Cup brings an opportunity to inject new energy into the season.
"The cup is nice because you have a direct feedback after the game," Eckert told BBC Radio Solent.
"It's not something you can compensate for in the game after. It's that game, and that game only. Its a beautiful competition.
"We have big ambitions as a football club, and we know the results need to come quickly if we are to play for something this season.
"At the same time, it was clear the season was not going to be a one-way street, that's where the character shows in the end, and those moments where we have some minor dips. We need to make sure we get back to winning ways."
Doncaster Rovers have failed to win any of their previous six matches either, and are second bottom of League One, five points adrift of safety.
Eckert is still determined to give Grant McCann's side full respect.
"Its a good team, and to be fair we've watched many of their games," he added.
"They have performed better than their results show. A team with big energy, especially from midfield, a team that likes to cross a lot, and it's going to be a good challenge for us."
Eckert could give a debut to new goalkeeper Daniel Peretz who arrived on loan from Bayern Munich this week, providing the Israel international receives international clearance in time.
The 25-year-old was previously on loan at Hamburg, but has not played in the Bundesliga this season and was limited to just two appearances in the DFB Pokal.
"He looks ready," he said. "We've seen many of his games, even the games that he played in without having a lot of rhythm, and he looked very good, so we're pleased to have him.
"He obviously comes from a very big club, but had a very strong number one [Manuel Neuer] so not that easy to put him to the bench. Quality keeper, a complete keeper who can do all parts of the game."
Sheffield United are keen on signing Republic of Ireland and Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone, 25, who impressed on loan at Millwall before suffering an injury in October. (SportsBoom, external)
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Southampton and USA striker Damion Downs is set to join Bundesliga side Hamburg on a loan deal after the 21-year-old has struggled to settle into life at St Mary's since joining in the summer. (Sky Sports Germany), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesForward Princewill Ehibhatiomhan has returned to Southampton after his season-long loan at Swindon Town was cut short.
The 20-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Robins, though only two of those were from the start in the league, and scored three goals.
His last appearance came from the bench in the 90th minute in a 2-0 win at Cheltenham on 29 December.
"Everyone at Swindon Town would like to thank Princewill for his efforts and dedication while with the club. We wish him every success for the next stage of his career," a statement said on the club's website., external
