The FA Cup fourth round delivered a series of thrilling matches, with several teams securing their spots in the upcoming fifth round. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key results:
Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City: Harry Maguire’s late header clinched victory for the Red Devils at Old Trafford.
Manchester City 2-1 Leyton Orient: City narrowly avoided an upset, overcoming a remarkable 50-yard goal by Jamie Donley. Kevin De Bruyne netted the decisive goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Chelsea: Brighton staged a comeback after an early own goal, with Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma securing the win, leading to Chelsea’s elimination.
Bournemouth 2-0 Everton: Goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison ensured Bournemouth’s progression, marking a disappointing exit for Everton.
Burnley 1-0 Southampton: Burnley advanced with a narrow victory over Southampton.
Millwall 2-0 Leeds United: Millwall secured their place in the next round with a solid win against Leeds.
Ipswich Town 4-1 Coventry City: Ipswich dominated the match, comfortably defeating Coventry.
Fulham 2-1 Wigan Athletic: Fulham emerged victorious over Wigan, securing their advancement.
Newcastle United 3-2 Birmingham City: Joe Willock’s double, including a late winner, ensured Newcastle’s progression in a thrilling encounter.
Preston North End 0-0 Wycombe Wanderers (4-2 on penalties): After a goalless draw, Preston triumphed in the penalty shootout to advance.
Cardiff City 3-3 Stoke City (4-2 on penalties): Cardiff edged past Stoke in a penalty shootout after an intense draw.
These results set the stage for an exciting fifth round, with the draw scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025.
