The FA Cup third round draw, featuring all Premier League clubs, will take place on 8 December. No replays this season; ties decided on the day.
FA Cup Third Round Draw Details Announced
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The FA Cup third round draw, featuring all Premier League clubs, will take place on 8 December. No replays this season; ties decided on the day.
FA Cup Third Round Draw Details Announced
The draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup third round will take place on Monday, 8 December at approximately 18:40 GMT. The event will be held before the second-round fixture between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, the last of this weekend’s matches. Former England internationals Joe Cole and Peter Crouch will conduct the draw, which will feature 64 teams.
The 20 winners of the second-round ties will be joined by all 20 Premier League clubs and 24 Championship teams in the third round. The third round ties are scheduled to be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026. Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw; all ties will go to extra-time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.
There are 11 non-league teams in the second round, with at least two guaranteed to feature in the third round. National League South side Slough Town host Macclesfield from the National League North, while National League South duo Chelmsford City and Weston-Super-Mare also face each other for a place in the third round.
Key talking points
- FA Cup third round draw set for 8 December
- All Premier League clubs enter at this stage
- No replays; ties decided by extra-time and penalties
- At least two non-league teams will reach the third round
- Third round ties scheduled for weekend commencing 10 January 2026
