Overview
- The draw is scheduled to start around 18:35 GMT ahead of Liverpool vs Barnsley, which kicks off at 19:45 GMT at Anfield.
- TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ will broadcast the draw live, with a free stream on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
- Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host, with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole conducting the draw.
- The published ball numbers include 'Liverpool or Barnsley' (14) and 'Salford City or Swindon Town' (20), with Salford vs Swindon rearranged for 20 January.
- Fourth-round ties are planned for the weekend of 14–15 February, with some fixtures likely moved to Friday or Monday depending on TV selections.