Tue. Dec 16th, 2025
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace: Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round Clash

Teams from the Women’s Super League enter the Women’s FA Cup in the fourth round.

Holders Chelsea have been drawn at home against Crystal Palace of the second tier in the Women’s FA Cup fourth round.

Chelsea, the six-time champions, secured a domestic treble last season with a 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the final. Crystal Palace were relegated from the Women’s Super League (WSL).

League leaders Manchester City will travel to face Bournemouth, who lead the third tier, while 14-time winners Arsenal will host fellow WSL side Aston Villa.

Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur also face an all-WSL clash at home against Leicester City, while Manchester United will play third-tier Burnley.

London City Lionesses are set for an away fixture against WSL 2 side Sunderland, and Brighton will host second-tier Nottingham Forest.

The fourth-round matches are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 17, with specific dates to be confirmed.

Charlton Athletic v Swindon Town

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City

Ipswich Town v Sheffield United

Oxford United v Middlesbrough

Chatham Town v York City

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Manchester United v Burnley

Southampton v Bristol City

London Bees v Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City

Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest

Chelsea v Crystal Palace

Newcastle United v West Ham United

Sunderland v London City Lionesses

West Bromwich Albion v Everton

Hull City v Birmingham City

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