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FA Cup third round matches: dates and schedules for all matches this week

Find out the dates, schedules, and matchups for the Emirates FA Cup this week in the third round of the tournament.

By Angel Carrillo Hernández

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The FA Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in english football, returns this week with exciting third-round matches. In this stage, Premier League teams face clubs from lower divisions, offering the potential for major upsets. From clashes between giants like Arsenal and Manchester United to matches where modest teams will try to make history, here is the complete list of fixtures.

The most anticipated matches of the third round

One of the most highly anticipated games is the clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, two of the biggest clubs in England, set to take place on Sunday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT.

Another intriguing matchup features Liverpool facing modest Accrington on Saturday, January 11, at 7:15 a.m. ET / 4:15 a.m. PT. The team managed by Arne Slot is expected to avoid surprises against their lower-tier opponent, a hallmark of this FA Cup stage.

Meanwhile, Tottenham will meet Tamworth on Sunday, January 12, at 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT. This match is crucial for the Spurs, who will aim to avoid an early exit and continue their quest for a title that has eluded them in recent years.

Key matches on Saturday

Saturday, January 11, will see the busiest schedule, with notable games like Leicester City vs. QPR at 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT and Chelsea vs. Morecambe at 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT. In both cases, Premier League teams are favorites, though the FA Cup has often shown that lower-division clubs are capable of causing significant upsets.

Additionally, Manchester City will host Salford City at 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT, a match where Pep Guardiola’s side will look to assert their dominance against a less formidable opponent. Attention will also be on Newcastle vs. Bromley, scheduled for Sunday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT.

Complete list of matches: dates and schedules

Here is the complete list of third-round FA Cup matches:

  • January 9 | Sheffield United vs. Cardiff | 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
  • January 9 | Fulham vs. Watford | 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
  • January 9 | Everton vs. Peterborough United | 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
  • January 10 | Wycombe Wanderers vs. Portsmouth | 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
  • January 10 | Aston Villa vs. West Ham | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
  • January 11 | Bristol City vs. Wolves | 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn Rovers | 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Birmingham City vs. Lincoln City | 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Liverpool vs. Accrington | 7:15 a.m. ET / 4:15 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Leicester City vs. QPR | 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Nottingham Forest vs. Luton | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Brentford vs. Plymouth Argyle | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Chelsea vs. Morecambe | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Bournemouth vs. Albion | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Norwich vs. Brighton | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Preston vs. Charlton | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Reading vs. Burnley | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Exeter City vs. Oxford United | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Sunderland AFC vs. Stoke City | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Leeds vs. Harrogate Town | 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Manchester City vs. Salford | 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Leyton Orient F.C. vs. Derby County | 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
  • January 11 | Mansfield vs. Wigan | 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Hull City vs. Doncaster Rovers | 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Tamworth vs. Tottenham | 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Newcastle vs. Bromley | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Ipswich vs. Bristol Rovers | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Arsenal vs. Manchester United | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Crystal Palace vs. Stockport County | 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
  • January 12 | Southampton vs. Swansea | 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT
  • January 13 | Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge | 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT

Lineup changes and preparations

In recent hours, managers have started defining their strategies for this round. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed the inclusion of Gabriel Martinelli in the starting XI against Manchester United, while Ruben Amorim aims to consolidate his team.

Meanwhile, teams like Sheffield United and Fulham will face significant challenges against Cardiff and Watford, respectively. These matches, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, will kick off the third-round action.


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