Overview
- The third round runs from Friday 9 January to Monday 12 January with live coverage split across BBC, TNT Sports and discovery+.
- Discovery+ will stream every tie except those kicking off at 3pm on Saturday 10 January in line with the UK blackout.
- Twenty-two of the 32 fixtures are selected for live UK broadcast, leaving 10 matches without TV coverage.
- Newcastle United’s home tie against Bournemouth is not being televised and will remain a 3pm Saturday kick-off at St James’ Park.
- Fulham vs Middlesbrough has been confirmed for a 3pm Saturday start after being overlooked by domestic and international broadcasters, and TNT Sports will show the fourth-round draw before Liverpool vs Barnsley on Monday.