FOOTBALL · FA CUP

FA Cup Third Round

Date 10–11 January 2026Saturday – Sunday
Status Completed

The FA Cup Third Round takes place across the weekend of Saturday 10 January, when Premier League and Championship clubs enter the world’s oldest knockout competition. This is the round that captures the imagination of the entire nation, with giant-killing upsets and magical cup ties.

Lower-league clubs dream of drawing a Premier League giant, while the big clubs must navigate tricky ties to keep their cup hopes alive.