Exciting FA Cup Third-Round Matchups: Macclesfield Faces Crystal Palace and Tottenham Clashes with Aston Villa
In a thrilling array of matchups for the FA Cup third round, sixth-tier club Macclesfield will square off against reigning champions Crystal Palace. This encounter is one of the highlights of the upcoming fixtures.
Premier League Showdowns
- Tottenham vs. Aston Villa – A significant clash as two Premier League teams face off.
- Sunderland at Everton – Sunderland will make the trip to take on Everton in another key match.
- Newcastle vs. Bournemouth – Newcastle welcomes Bournemouth in what promises to be an exciting game.
- Manchester United vs. Brighton – Manchester United hosts Brighton in a crucial encounter.
Notable Ties Involving Non-League Teams
Weston-super-Mare, another sixth-tier side, makes its FA Cup third-round debut against League Two team Grimsby. This marks a historic moment for the club after 138 years.
Other Matches Featuring Top Clubs
- Arsenal vs. Portsmouth – Arsenal will travel to face Portsmouth.
- Manchester City vs. Exeter City – Manchester City hosts League One side Exeter City.
- Liverpool vs. Barnsley – Liverpool plays at home against third-tier Barnsley.
- Chelsea at Charlton – A London derby as Chelsea visits Charlton.
- West Ham vs. Queens Park Rangers – Another London derby with West Ham hosting QPR.
- Fulham vs. Middlesbrough – Fulham clashes with Middlesbrough.
- Leeds vs. Derby County – Leeds faces Derby County in a high-stakes match.
Rules for This Year’s Tournament
This year, the FA Cup third round will see no replay matches. In the event of a draw, all ties will go directly to extra time, and if necessary, penalty shootouts will determine the winner.
All matches are scheduled for the weekend starting Saturday, January 10, 2026, promising fans an exciting round of football.
