Sixth-tier membership Macclesfield will host holders Crystal Palace within the third spherical of the FA Cup.
There are 4 all-Premier League ties, together with Tottenham internet hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland touring to Everton, Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth to St James’ Park, and Manchester United at dwelling to Brighton.
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Fellow sixth-tier aspect Weston-super-Mare journey to League Two Grimsby.
Premier League leaders Arsenal go to Portsmouth, whereas Manchester Metropolis host League One Exeter Metropolis and Liverpool are at dwelling to third-tier Barnsley.
All matches shall be performed across the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026.
Not like in earlier years, there aren’t any replays if matches finish as a draw. All ties will go to further time and, if obligatory, a penalty shootout.
FA Cup third-round attract full
Doncaster Rovers v Southampton
Preston North Finish v Wigan Athletic
Wrexham v Nottingham Forest
Charlton Athletic v Chelsea
Manchester Metropolis v Exeter Metropolis
West Ham v Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford
Derby County v Leeds United
Boreham Wooden v Brackley City or Burton Albion
Grimsby v Weston-super-Mare
Hull Metropolis v Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle United v Bournemouth
Cheltenham City v Leicester Metropolis
Cambridge United v Birmingham Metropolis
Macclesfield v Crystal Palace
Manchester United v Brighton
Sheffield United v Mansfield City