The wait is almost over! The third round of the FA Cup is just around the corner, and it’s set to be an unforgettable tournament, with some of the biggest clubs in the world facing off against each other. Among the most anticipated matches is the clash between Arsenal and Manchester United on January 9, 2025.
This riveting fixture is a nod to the rich history of the FA Cup, which has brought together some of the most successful clubs in the world. Manchester United, the reigning champions, will be looking to make it 14 titles, while Arsenal, with its 14 victories, will be eager to add to its impressive tally.
The draw also highlights several notable matches, as Manchester City, the winners in 2023 and the runners-up in 2024, welcome Salford, a fourth-tier side owned by the legendary ‘Class of 92’ – David Beckham, the Neville brothers, and more. Liverpool will also be at home as they take on Accrington Stanley, a League Two team, while Chelsea will host Morecambe, currently in the bottom of League Two.
Newcastle will face Bromley, a League Two side, and Tottenham will travel to meet Tamworth, one of just two non-league clubs remaining in the competition. Dagenham, the other non-league team, will take on second-tier Millwall in another intriguing fixture.
The third round will see the entry of 44 Premier League and Championship clubs, joining the 20 lower-league and non-league teams that advanced from the previous round. The matches are scheduled to take place from January 9 to 13, 2025.
Here’s the complete draw:
- – Arsenal vs. Manchester United
- – Chelsea vs. Morecambe
- – Southampton vs. Swansea
- – Exeter vs. Oxford
- – Leyton Orient vs. Derby
- – Reading vs. Burnley
- – Aston Villa vs. West Ham
- – Norwich vs. Brighton
- – Manchester City vs. Salford
- – Millwall vs. Dagenham
- – Liverpool vs. Accrington
- – Bristol City vs. Wolves
- – Preston vs. Charlton
- – Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn
- – Bournemouth vs. West Brom
- – Mansfield vs. Wigan
- – Tamworth vs. Tottenham
- – Hull vs. Doncaster
- – Sunderland vs. Stoke
- – Leicester vs. QPR
- – Brentford vs. Plymouth
- – Coventry vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- – Newcastle vs. Bromley
- – Everton vs. Peterborough
- – Wycombe vs. Portsmouth
- – Birmingham vs. Lincoln
- – Leeds vs. Harrogate
- – Nottingham Forest vs. Luton
- – Sheffield United vs. Cardiff
- – Ipswich vs. Bristol Rovers
- – Fulham vs. Watford
- – Crystal Palace vs. Stockport
