Women’s FA Cup Round 4: Super League Giants Enter the Fray as Chelsea Begin Title Defense

Chelsea, Man City, and Arsenal face lower-league tests while Man Utd look to kickstart their season in the Fourth Round.

The 2025/26 Women’s FA Cup heats up this weekend as the heavyweights from the Women’s Super League (WSL) make their highly anticipated debut in the competition. Following Everton’s dominant display to kick off the Fourth Round, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal are now ready to begin their journey toward Wembley.

The Giants’ Debut Defending champions Chelsea lead the Saturday charge as they host London rivals Crystal Palace. For the Blues, this competition remains a top priority as they look to maintain their domestic dominance. Meanwhile, Manchester City, currently sitting at the top of the WSL table, face a trip to Bournemouth on Sunday, where they will be heavy favorites to progress.

Key Matchups and Potential Upsets While most “Big Six” clubs have been handed favorable draws against lower-division opposition such as Manchester United visiting Burnley and Liverpool traveling to face the London Bees there are two all-WSL clashes that could see elite teams exit early.

Tottenham hosts Leicester City in what promises to be a physical encounter, while the standout tie of the round sees Arsenal take on a dangerous Aston Villa side on Sunday morning.

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Where to Watch: Fans in the UK can catch selected highlights and live coverage via the FA Player, with marquee matchups often featured on BBC iPlayer or Sky Sports.

Thiago Nuno

Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.