FA Cup third round : Results, Draw, Fixtures Guide To all Round

The arrival of the FA Cup third round always marks the beginning of a new year. Fans travel from all over the country in search of the unique nostalgia that only England's grandest tournament can provide.

On the first weekend of January, thousands of fans will gather to watch third-round cup matches. Whether it's Maidstone United vs. Stevenage or an all-Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, fans will be lining up for all the magic the FA Cup has to offer.

However, millions will watch these matches on television, whether in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, or elsewhere.

Here's a complete guide to watching the 2023/24 FA Cup third round on television.

First round FA Cup 2023-24 draw, fixtures, and results

On October 15, 2023, the draw for the first round of the 2023-24 FA Cup was place. The complete draw, results, and replays are available below.

Date

Fixture

Nov 3

Sheppey United 1-4 Walsall

Nov 3

Barnsley 3-3 Horsham

Nov 4

Northampton Town 1-3 Barrow

Nov 4

Curzon Ashton 0-1 Barnet

Nov 4

Alfreton Town 2-0 Worthing

Nov 4

Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Solihull Moors

Nov 4

Exeter City 0-2 Wigan Athletic

Nov 4

Leyton Orient 3-1 Carlisle United

Nov 4

Hereford 0-2 Gillingham

Nov 4

Oxford United 2-0 Maidenhead United

Nov 4

Newport County 2-0 Oldham Athletic

Nov 4

Swindon Town 4-7 Aldershot Town

Nov 4

Marine 1-5 Harrogate Town

Nov 4

Port Vale 0-0 Burton Albion

Nov 4

Peterborough United 2-2 Salford City

Nov 4

Eastleigh 5-1 Boreham Wood

Nov 4

Bradford City 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers

Nov 4

Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Colchester United

Nov 4

Bristol Rovers 7-2 Whitby Town

Nov 4

Lincoln City 1-2 Morecambe

Nov 4

Sutton 2-1 Fylde

Nov 4

Reading 3-2 MK Dons

Nov 4

Doncaster Rovers 2-2 Accrington Stanley

Nov 4

Chester 0-0 York City

Nov 3

Sheppey United 1-4 Walsall

Nov 3

Barnsley 3-3 Horsham

Nov 4

Northampton Town 1-3 Barrow

Nov 4

Curzon Ashton 0-1 Barnet

Nov 4

Alfreton Town 2-0 Worthing

Nov 4

Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Solihull Moors

Nov 4

Exeter City 0-2 Wigan Athletic

Nov 4

Leyton Orient 3-1 Carlisle United

Nov 4

Hereford 0-2 Gillingham

Nov 4

Oxford United 2-0 Maidenhead United

Nov 4

Newport County 2-0 Oldham Athletic

Nov 4

Swindon Town 4-7 Aldershot Town

Nov 4

Marine 1-5 Harrogate Town

Nov 4

Port Vale 0-0 Burton Albion

Nov 4

Peterborough United 2-2 Salford City

Nov 4

Eastleigh 5-1 Boreham Wood

Nov 4

Bradford City 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers

Nov 4

Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Colchester United

Nov 4

Bristol Rovers 7-2 Whitby Town

Nov 4

Lincoln City 1-2 Morecambe

Nov 4

Sutton 2-1 Fylde

Nov 4

Reading 3-2 MK Dons

Nov 4

Doncaster Rovers 2-2 Accrington Stanley

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Second round FA Cup 2023-24 draw, fixtures, and results

The FA Cup second round draw took place on Sunday, November 5, at 2:30pm GMT, live on ITV1. From December 1 to December 4, games will be played.

Date

Fixture

TV channel

Dec 1

Notts County 2-3 Shrewsbury Town

N/A

Dec 1

York City 0-1 Wigan Athletic

BBC Two / ESPN+

Dec 2

Maidstone United 2-1 Barrow

N/A

Dec 2

Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Morecambe

N/A

Dec 2

Cambridge United 4-0 Fleetwood Town

N/A

Dec 2

Bolton Wanderers 5-1 Harrogate Town

N/A

Dec 2

Peterborough United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers

N/A

Dec 2

Gillingham 2-0 Charlton Athletic

ESPN+

Dec 2

Stevenage 1-1 Port Vale

N/A

Dec 2

Newport County 1-1 Barnet

N/A

Dec 2

Oxford United 2-0 Grimsby Town

N/A

Dec 2

Sutton United 3-0 Horsham

N/A

Dec 3

Chesterfield 1-0 Leyton Orient

ESPN+

Dec 3

Aldershot Town 2-2 Stockport County

ESPN+

Dec 3

Eastleigh 2-1 Reading

ITV1 / ESPN+

Dec 3

Wrexham 3-0 Yeovil Town

ITVX / ESPN+

Dec 1

Notts County 2-3 Shrewsbury Town

N/A

Dec 1

York City 0-1 Wigan Athletic

BBC Two / ESPN+

Dec 2

Maidstone United 2-1 Barrow

N/A

Dec 2

Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Morecambe

N/A

Dec 2

Cambridge United 4-0 Fleetwood Town

N/A

Dec 2

Bolton Wanderers 5-1 Harrogate Town

N/A

Dec 2

Peterborough United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers

N/A

Dec 2

Gillingham 2-0 Charlton Athletic

ESPN+

Dec 2

Stevenage 1-1 Port Vale

N/A

Dec 2

Newport County 1-1 Barnet

N/A

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FA Cup third round 2023/24 draw

  • Bolton Wanderers vs. Luton Town
  • Wrexham vs Shrewsbury Town
  • Liverpool vs. Arsenal
  • Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Stoke City
  • Norwich City take on Bristol Rovers.
  • Bristol City vs. West Ham United
  • Burnley vs. Tottenham Hotspur
  • Rotherham United vs. Fulham
  • Aldershot Town versus West Bromwich Albion
  • Southampton takes on Walsall.
  • AFC Ipswich Town vs. Wimbledon
  • Leeds United vs. Peterborough United
  • Leicester City versus Millwall
  • Chesterfield vs. Watford
  • Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
  • Cardiff City versus Sheffield Wednesday
  • Crystal Palace takes on Everton.
  • Boro vs. Aston Villa
  • Derby County vs. Blackpool
  • Manchester United versus Wigan Athletic
  • Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City
  • Cambridge United vs. Blackburn Rovers

  • Sheffield United versus Gillingham
  • Swansea vs. Morecambe
  • Preston North End vs. Chelsea
  • Bournemouth versus Queens Park Rangers
  • Oxford United vs. Coventry City
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford
  • Sutton United vs. Plymouth Argyle
  • Stevenage vs. Maidstone United
  • Newport County takes on Eastleigh.
  • Birmingham City vs. Hull City

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How to Watch the FA Cup Third Round in the United Kingdom in 2023/24

In the United Kingdom, the BBC and ITV share television rights, with live games broadcast on both channels.

As Premier League clubs make their first appearances in the FA Cup in 2023/24, every cup game broadcast in the third round will feature a team from the English top flight. Crystal Palace host Everton on Thursday night, followed by Burnley's visit to Tottenham the following evening.

The Tyne-Wear derby kicks off Saturday's packed schedule at midday, with Championship side Middlesbrough hosting Aston Villa later in the day.

The round's first match takes place on Sunday, when two tournament favorites, Arsenal and Liverpool, meet at the Emirates Stadium after only recently meeting in the Premier League at Anfield.

Last season, Manchester United reached the final of this competition before being defeated by treble winners Manchester City. Their journey to Wembley begins with a Monday night match against Wigan.

How to Watch the FA Cup Third Round in the United States in 2023/24

ESPN has exclusive rights to stream FA Cup matches in the United States, beginning with the first round proper in November and continuing through the final.

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How to Watch the Third Round of the 2023/24 FA Cup in Canada

Sportsnet owns the FA Cup rights in Canada, as it did last season. This means that a selection of FA Cup third-round matches can be seen on the channels listed below.

Sportsnet East Sports Network Sportsnet is now available. Ontario Sports Network Pacific Sports Network Now Plus on West Sportsnet

During the third round, the following ties will be broadcast on Sportsnet channels.

  • Crystal Palace takes on Everton.
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford
  • Rotherham United vs. Fulham
  • Burnley vs. Tottenham Hotspur
  • Ipswich vs. Wimbledon
  • Oxford United vs. Coventry City
  • Stevenage vs. Maidstone United
  • Leicester City versus Millwall
  • Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
  • Bournemouth vs. QPR
  • Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Stoke City
  • Preston vs. Chelsea
  • Boro vs. Aston Villa
  • Bolton Wanderers vs. Luton Town
  • Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City
  • Wrexham vs Shrewsbury Town
  • Bristol City vs. West Ham
  • Liverpool vs. Arsenal
  • Manchester United versus Wigan Athletic

When is the third round of the FA Cup in 2023/24?

The games will take place on the first weekend of the new year, with matches beginning on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Are there replays in the FA Cup third round in 2023/24?

There are no replays in the FA Cup after the fifth round, but if a third-round tie is level after 90 minutes, a replay is played at the original away team's home ground.

FAQ's 

What is the FA Cup format for 2023 24?

  • Second round: Saturday 2 December 2023
  • Third round:    Saturday 6 January 2024
  • Fourth round: Saturday 27 January 2024

How many teams are in the third round of the FA Cup?

The 20 Premier League and 24 Championship teams are the last entries entering the draw for the third round proper.

 

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