Grimsby Town

There are five ties in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

• Birmingham v Leeds (12:00) - BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio WM & BBC Radio Leeds

• Grimsby v Wolves (13:30) - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Radio Humberside & BBC Radio WM

• Oxford United v Sunderland - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3, BBC Radio Oxford & BBC Radio Newcastle

• Stoke v Fulham - BBC Radio Stoke

• Arsenal v Wigan (16:30) - BBC Radio Manchester

Kick-off times 14:00 GMT unless stated

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I know all about Grimsby because I was at Blundell Park for their Carabao Cup win over Manchester United earlier in the season.

Could something similar happen again? Yes, definitely. There will be another cracking atmosphere and David Artell and his players will fancy another upset, I am sure of that.

This is a horrible game for Wolves, but it is an important one for their manager Rob Edwards. He needs to find a way of getting through this tie, which is something Ruben Amorim could not do with United.

Wolves have had a miserable season and they probably thought it couldn't get any worse - well it might.

I think lightning might strike twice and this game will end in a draw before Grimsby win the shootout, just like they did against Manchester United.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1 after extra-time, Grimsby to win on penalties.

Read the full predictions and have your say here

Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup fourth round game against League Two Grimsby at Blundell Park (13:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Edwards confirmed Andre will train today, the "initial noises are that he's fine" and he will be "hopefully involved on the weekend".

• Toti Gomes is "progressing really well" and will "hopefully" return to training at the beginning of next week while Hwang Hee-chan will not be fit for the weekend but the forward is "quite positive" and Edwards hopes he is "not out for too long".

• On remaining positive during a difficult Premier League campaign: "We're in a difficult situation. We're all fighting for something; our careers, the football club, our pride. It's important that we show up and the lads are doing that."

• Reflecting on the midweek draw at Nottingham Forest, Edwards said: "We didn't get everything right against Forest but we showed fight, determination and spirit. Those things are really important."

• Does the FA Cup provide an escape from the league?: "No. It doesn't feel any different, it's just another game. I'm looking forward to it. It's a brilliant competition that we want to progress in. We're treating it very normally and giving it everything we can. It's not like we need a break from the league."

• Could academy players find opportunities?: "I never want to leave slots on the bench open so it gives opportunities over the next few months to some of the lads as the squad is tighter. If they're deserving of it and keep working hard there might be one or two of them on the bench each week."

• Edwards was asked about his predecessor Vitor Pereira reportedly being close to replacing Sean Dyche as Forest manager, and Thomas Frank losing his job as Spurs boss: "I don't like seeing people losing their jobs. There is a human being there with a family and people need to remember that. I wish Thomas and Sean the best, they are brilliant at what they do, and they will be back."

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A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities has been launched by the English Football League (EFL).

'Scan to Smile' will be rolled out in stadiums across the EFL from Friday until the end of January, with supporters invited to scan QR codes on posters displayed around grounds.

Each scan will unlock a short, uplifting story from a person whose life has been positively impacted by the support of their local club charity.

The subjects tackled include mental health support, combating loneliness, improving physical wellbeing, employability and confidence.

The EFL said it hoped the initiative would use "the reach and influence of football to offer fans a moment of positivity on matchday".

Trevor Birch, chief executive at the EFL, said: "Behind every club are people whose lives have been positively changed through the work and dedication of their local EFL club charity.

"This initiative gives supporters the chance to see that impact first-hand and reminds us that football truly is a force for good."

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The 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