FA Cup Third Round: TV Listings, Live Streaming, and Match Previews
When and where to watch the FA Cup third round
The third round of the FA Cup is set to take place over the weekend of January 6-8, with 32 ties to be played.
BBC and ITV will both be showing matches from the early rounds, with BBC showing 18 ties on TV and ITV showing 14. The full list of TV listings and live streaming options can be found below.
Match previews
Some of the most highly anticipated matches of the third round include Manchester City's trip to Chelsea, Liverpool's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Tottenham Hotspur's match against Portsmouth.
Manchester City are the holders of the FA Cup and will be looking to retain their trophy. They will face a tough test in the third round when they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.
Liverpool are another team with a strong record in the FA Cup. They have won the trophy seven times, most recently in 2022. They will be looking to make it eight wins when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur are another team with a rich history in the FA Cup. They have won the trophy eight times, most recently in 1991. They will be looking to add to their tally when they face Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
The third round of the FA Cup is always a great opportunity for upsets. With so many teams involved, there is always the potential for a giant killing.
Here are some of the most likely upsets to watch out for in the third round:
- Portsmouth to beat Tottenham Hotspur
- Wolverhampton Wanderers to beat Liverpool
- Sheffield Wednesday to beat Newcastle United
- Luton Town to beat Burnley
- Grimsby Town to beat Luton Town
The FA Cup third round is always a great weekend of football. With so many matches to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone.
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