THE FA Cup third round is underway with fans treated to some blockbuster ties!
44 Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition at this stage, joining 20 lower-league and non-league outfits.
Some of the standout matches of the FA Cup third round include League Two Accrington Stanley’s clash with top-flight leaders Liverpool at Anfield.
Tamworth, who are the lowest-ranked side left in the prestigious competition, host Premier League royalty as they welcome Ange Postecoglu’s Tottenham.
Elsewhere, FA Cup holders Manchester United take on fellow English giants Arsenal in Sunday’s featured tie.
The 64 teams competing in the third round will be reduced to 32, which means some huge names won’t be in the hat for the next stage.
SunSport brings you all the details you need ahead of the FA Cup fourth round draw.
When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
- The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Sunday, January 12.
- The draw will take place following the conclusion of Arsenal’s blockbuster clash with Man Utd.
- The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.
- FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.
What TV channel will the FA Cup fourth round draw be on and can it be live streamed FREE?
- The FA Cup fourth round draw will be broadcast live on BBC One.
- You can live stream the draw for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website or The Emirates FA Cup’s official YouTube channel.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you all the ties as they are confirmed.
FA Cup third round fixtures and results
Thursday, January 9
- Sheffield United 0-1 Cardiff City
- Everton 2-0 Peterborough United
- Fulham 4-1 Watford
Friday, January 10
- Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Portsmouth
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
Saturday, January 11 – 12pm GMT
- Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Birmingham City v Lincoln City
- Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
Saturday, January 11 – 12.15pm GMT
- Liverpool v Accrington Stanley
Saturday, January 11 – 3pm GMT
- Exeter City v Oxford United
- Preston North End P-P Charlton Athletic
- AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion
- Reading v Burnley
- Sunderland v Stoke City
- Nottingham Forest v Luton Town
- Brentford v Plymouth Argyle
- Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea v Morecambe
- Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers
Saturday, January 11 – 5.45pm GMT
- Man City v Salford City
- Leeds United v Harrogate Town
Saturday, January 11 – 6pm GMT
- Leyton Orient v Derby County
- Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday
- Mansfield Town P-P Wigan Athletic
Sunday, January 12 – 12pm GMT
- Hull City v Doncaster Rovers
Sunday, January 12 – 12.30 GMT
- Tamworth v Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday, January 12 – 3pm GMT
- Arsenal v Man Utd
- Newcastle United v Bromley
- Ipswich Town v Bristol Rovers
- Crystal Palace v Stockport County
Sunday, January 12 – 4.30pm GMT
- Southampton v Swansea City
Monday, January 13 – 7.30pm GMT
- Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge
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