Overview
- The third round runs January 9–12 as Premier League and Championship clubs enter, with multiple UK broadcasts and ESPN+ streaming in the U.S.
- Wrexham host Nottingham Forest on Friday at 7:30 p.m. GMT, live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ in the UK and on ESPN+ in the U.S.
- Sixth-tier Macclesfield, rebuilt as a phoenix club, host holders Crystal Palace on Saturday in a marquee non-league versus Premier League matchup.
- Standout ties also include Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Manchester United vs Brighton, Manchester City vs Exeter, Portsmouth vs Arsenal, and Liverpool vs Barnsley.
- Charlton vs Chelsea is Liam Rosenior’s first match in charge, the fourth-round draw is scheduled for Monday after Liverpool vs Barnsley, fourth-round ties are slated for the weekend of February 14, and Manchester City lead the outright odds.