Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal are among the Premier League teams who learned their FA Cup third-round opponents following Monday’s (December 8) draw.
Former Premier League stars Joe Cole and Peter Crouch pulled the 65 balls out of a hat on TNT Sports ahead of Brackley Town v Burton Albion - the final game of the second round.
All 20 Premier League teams and 24 Championship sides were included in the draw for the first time this season.
The 32 third-round fixtures will be played between January 9 and 12, with sixth-tier side Macclesfield Town, managed by Wayne Rooney’s brother John, set to take part, having beaten Slough 3-1 after extra time in the second round of the competition.
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Weston-super-Mare and Boreham Wood will also fly the flag for non-league clubs, with at least three teams from below League Two guaranteed to take part.
Brackley Town could also secure their space if they beat Burton Albion following tonight's draw.
Meanwhile, the 2024/25 winners, Crystal Palace, will be hoping to retain their crown under the tutelage of Oliver Glasner this term.
Fans will also have to get used to a few changes to the competition. There will be no replays if matches end in a draw. Extra time and penalties will be used to determine a winner if needed.
So, whether you follow sixth-tier Macclesfield, who are no doubt looking forward to testing themselves against English football's elite, or a fan of a so-called bigger club who may be looking to win the competition, finally, you can make plans ahead of the third round as the draw is now confirmed.
High-profile ties include all-Premier League clashes between Spurs and Aston Villa and Everton and Sunderland, while Championship Wrexham host Nottingham Forest. Manchester City will welcome League One Exeter City. Chelsea travel to London rivals Charlton Athletic. Arne Slot's Liverpool will face Barnsley at Anfield. 14-time winners Arsenal will travel to Fratton Park, where they will face 2008 champions Portsmouth. Manchester United will face Brighton & Hove Albion in another all-Premier League tie at Old Trafford.
Full FA Cup third round draw
Boreham Wood vs Brackley Town or Burton Albion
Bristol City vs Watford
Burnley vs Millwall
Cambridge vs Birmingham
Charlton vs Chelsea
Cheltenham vs Leicester
Derby vs Leeds
Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton
Everton vs Sunderland
Fulham vs Middlesbrough
Grimsby vs Weston-super-Mare
Hull City vs Blackburn
Ipswich vs Blackpool
Liverpool vs Barnsley
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace
Man City vs Exeter City
Man Utd vs Brighton
MK Dons vs Oxford United
Newcastle vs Bournemouth
Norwich vs Walsall
Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town
Portsmouth vs Arsenal
Preston vs Wigan
Salford City vs Swindon
Sheff Utd vs Mansfield
Sheff Wed vs Brentford
Stoke City vs Coventry
Swansea vs West Brom
Tottenham vs Aston Villa
West Ham vs QPR
Wolves vs Shrewsbury Town
Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest
Topics: Arsenal, Crystal Palace, FA Cup, Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League
Luke Davies