"Non-league club Macclesfield will host the FA Cup holders, Crystal Palace, in the third round of the tournament this season, in one of the standout ties of the draw. Macclesfield, who are 14th in National League North, will face high-flying Palace, fourth in the Premier League, in a classic David and Goliath pairing when the fixtures are played on the weekend of 10-11 January 2026."
"In other eye-catching ties, fan-owned Exeter of League One will travel to play Manchester City, hoping for victory and at least a decent payday as they take on the world's second richest club and their gallery of stars. Meanwhile, two British clubs with big American owners come into contact as Chelsea travel to Wrexham's SToK Cae Ras stadium. In the pick of the all-Premier League ties, Tottenham will host Aston Villa."
Non-league Macclesfield will host FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the third round on the weekend of 10-11 January 2026, a classic David and Goliath pairing. Fan-owned Exeter of League One will travel to Manchester City, seeking an upset and a valuable payday. Chelsea travel to Wrexham's SToK Cae Ras stadium, matching two British clubs with American owners. Tottenham will host Aston Villa among several all-Premier League ties. Boreham Wood could welcome Brackley if Brackley beat Burton Albion. Weston-super-Mare, in the third round for the first time in their 138-year history, were drawn away to Grimsby, conquerors of Manchester United in the EFL Cup. Manchester United face Brighton in a 2023 semi-final rematch.
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