FA Cup third round: Full draw, fixtures, dates for 2025/26 round three
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FA Cup third round: Full draw, fixtures, dates for 2025/26 round three
"The draw for the FA Cup third round has given EFL and non-league sides their first chance to take on date a Premier League club in this season's competition. Holders Crystal Palace will start their defence at Macclesfield, who are among the sixth-tier sides hoping to cause a shock. Weston-Super-Mare are away to League Two Grimsby Town, while there are four all-Premier League ties."
"The draw for the third round took place on Monday, December 8, before Brackley Town hosted Burton Albion in the final second round tie. Wolves vs Shrewsbury Town Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton Tottenham vs Aston Villa Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic Ipswich Town vs Blackpool Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea Manchester City vs Exeter City West Ham vs Queens Park Rangers Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford"
The FA Cup third round pairs Premier League clubs with EFL and non-league sides, creating opportunities for giant-killings and marquee fixtures. Holders Crystal Palace will begin their defence away at sixth-tier Macclesfield, and Weston-Super-Mare travel to League Two Grimsby Town. Four ties are all-Premier League matchups, ensuring top-flight clashes in the round. The draw occurred on Monday, December 8, before Brackley Town hosted Burton Albion to complete the second round. Key pairings include Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester City vs Exeter City, Liverpool vs Barnsley, and Tottenham vs Aston Villa.
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