The 2025/2026 FA Cup third round draw has been completed. Premier League clubs, Championship sides, and lower-tier teams now know their opponents. This crucial round marks the entry point for all 20 Premier League giants. It also features 24 Championship teams and clubs that advanced from earlier stages.
Manchester United faces a significant challenge at Old Trafford. They will welcome fellow Premier League side Brighton. Defending champions Manchester City have a favourable home draw. They are set to play against Exeter City.
Arsenal will make the trip to Fratton Park. There, they face League One leaders Portsmouth. Liverpool is slated to host Barnsley at Anfield. Chelsea received an away fixture against Charlton Athletic. Tottenham Hotspur drew fellow Premier League club Aston Villa. This promises to be one of the round’s standout ties.
Non-league side Macclesfield will enjoy a memorable home tie. They are set to host Crystal Palace. Weston-super-Mare travels to Grimsby Town. Boreham Wood awaits the victor of the Brackley Town versus Burton Albion match.
Full FA Cup Third Round Draw
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Shrewsbury Town
Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur 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 United vs Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford
Fulham vs Middlesbrough
Everton vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Barnsley
Burnley vs Millwall
Norwich City vs Walsall
Portsmouth vs Arsenal
Derby County vs Leeds United
Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion
Salford City vs Swindon Town
Boreham Wood vs Brackley Town OR Burton Albion
Grimsby Town vs Weston-super-Mare
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
MK Dons vs Oxford United
Cheltenham Town vs Leicester City
Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
Bristol City vs Watford
Stoke City vs Coventry City
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United vs Brighton
Sheffield United vs Mansfield Town
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