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Details confirmed for FA Youth Cup fourth round

West Ham United U18s will face Manchester City U18s in the FA Youth Cup fourth round.

The Irons will welcome City to Rush Green Stadium on Friday 12 January, with kick-off set for 7pm.

Kevin Keen’s side won the 2022/23 FA Youth Cup and started their title defence with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Southampton in the third round earlier this month.

Manchester City, meanwhile, beat Watford 2-0 in their third round tie to set up a fixture with the defending champions.

The two sides finished top of U18 Premier League South and U18 Premier League North respectively last campaign, leading to a national final at Etihad Stadium at the conclusion of the season. City edged the final 2-1 after extra time.

Ticket details for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.