The FA Cup third round draw is an eagerly anticipated event in English football, marking the moment when elite clubs enter the competition. This year’s draw is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2023. It will take place before the final second-round match between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, starting at approximately 6:40 PM UK time.
How to Watch the FA Cup Third Round Draw
Fans can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ in the UK. The event will be hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with former player Joe Cole and Peter Crouch conducting the draw. Additionally, it will be streamed live on the TNT Sports YouTube channel, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Format of the FA Cup Third Round Draw
This draw features 64 teams, including clubs from the Premier League and Championship. The top-tier teams join those who have progressed from previous rounds, creating an exciting blend of elite and lower-league clubs.
FA Cup Third Round Draw Ball Numbers
- 1. AFC Bournemouth
- 2. Arsenal
- 3. Aston Villa
- 4. Birmingham City
- 5. Blackburn Rovers
- 6. Brentford
- 7. Brighton & Hove Albion
- 8. Bristol City
- 9. Burnley
- 10. Charlton Athletic
- 11. Chelsea
- 12. Coventry City
- 13. Crystal Palace
- 14. Derby County
- 15. Everton
- 16. Fulham
- 17. Hull City
- 18. Ipswich Town
- 19. Leeds United
- 20. Leicester City
- 21. Liverpool
- 22. Manchester City
- 23. Manchester United
- 24. Middlesbrough
- 25. Millwall
- 26. Newcastle United
- 27. Norwich City
- 28. Nottingham Forest
- 29. Oxford United
- 30. Portsmouth
- 31. Preston North End
- 32. Queens Park Rangers
- 33. Sheffield United
- 34. Sheffield Wednesday
- 35. Southampton
- 36. Stoke City
- 37. Sunderland
- 38. Swansea City
- 39. Tottenham Hotspur
- 40. Watford
- 41. West Bromwich Albion
- 42. West Ham United
- 43. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 44. Wrexham
- 45. Macclesfield
- 46. Grimsby Town
- 47. Shrewsbury Town
- 48. Swindon Town
- 49. Weston-super-Mare
- 50. Barnsley
- 51. Boreham Wood
- 52. Milton Keynes Dons
- 53. Wigan Athletic
- 54. Fleetwood Town
- 55. Salford City
- 56. Mansfield Town
- 57. Cambridge United
- 58. Brackley Town or Burton Albion
- 59. Blackpool
- 60. Walsall
- 61. Exeter City
- 62. Cheltenham Town
- 63. Doncaster Rovers
- 64. Port Vale
Upcoming Third Round Schedule
The third round matches are set to take place during the weekend of January 10, 2026, when fans can expect thrilling fixtures between the participating teams.
