The FA Cup third round draw is almost upon us, as clubs from the Premier League and Championship join the competition.

Matches have taken place over the weekend, and several non-league teams are still in the race, including the lowest-ranked team, Weston Super Mare, from the seventh tier.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City - Emirates FA Cup Semi-FinalPremier League clubs are joining the competition at this stageCredit: Getty

Fans will be hoping to see teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, or Chelsea drawn against their club, with a total of 64 teams in the mix.

The draw will be hosted by Joe Cole and Peter Crouch.

When is the FA Cup Third Round Draw?

  • The draw is scheduled for Monday, December 8, at approximately 18:45 GMT.

How Can I Watch the FA Cup Third Round Draw for FREE?

  • The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and through Discovery +.
  • Free streams will be available on YouTube and TNT Sports' social media channels.
  • The draw will take place in the lead-up to the match between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, which is scheduled for that evening.
  • Our platform will feature a LIVE blog of the draw, making it the best place to follow all the match-ups as they are announced.

When are FA Cup Third Round Ties Being Played?

  • The match schedule has yet to be released, but the games are expected to be played over the weekend.
  • Matches could be scheduled from Thursday, January 8, through Monday, January 12.

What are the FA Cup Third Round Ball Numbers?

1 AFC Bournemouth
2 Arsenal
3 Aston Villa
4 Birmingham City
5 Blackburn Rovers
6 Brentford
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
8 Bristol City
9 Burnley
10 Charlton Athletic
11 Chelsea
12 Coventry City
13 Crystal Palace
14 Derby County
15 Everton
16 Fulham
17 Hull City
18 Ipswich Town
19 Leeds United
20 Leicester City
21 Liverpool
22 Manchester City
23 Manchester United
24 Middlesbrough
25 Millwall
26 Newcastle United
27 Norwich City
28 Nottingham Forest
29 Oxford United
30 Portsmouth
31 Preston North End
32 Queens Park Rangers
33 Sheffield United
34 Sheffield Wednesday
35 Southampton
36 Stoke City
37 Sunderland
38 Swansea City
39 Tottenham Hotspur
40 Watford
41 West Bromwich Albion
42 West Ham United
43 Wolverhampton Wanderers
44 Wrexham
45 Macclesfield
46 Grimsby Town
47 Shrewsbury Town
48 Swindon Town
49 Weston Super Mare
50 Barnsley
51 Boreham Wood
52 Milton Keynes Dons
53 Wigan Athletic
54 Fleetwood Town
55 Salford City
56 Mansfield Town
57 Cambridge United
58 Brackley Town or Burton Albion
59 Blackpool or Carlisle United
60 Walsall
61 Exeter City
62 Cheltenham Town
63 Doncaster Rovers
64 Port Vale

What is the FA Cup?

The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world, featuring teams from various levels of English football, including professional and amateur clubs.

How many teams participate in the FA Cup third round?

A total of 64 teams participate in the FA Cup third round, which includes clubs from the Premier League and Championship.

Where can I watch the FA Cup third round draw?

You can watch the FA Cup third round draw live on TNT Sports 1, Discovery +, YouTube, and TNT Sports' social media channels.

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