FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Aston Villa

Sixth division club Macclesfield will host Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

There are four league ties in the Premier League; These include Tottenham hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland heading to Everton, Newcastle hosting Bournemouth at St James’ Park and Manchester United hosting Brighton.

Sixth level friend Weston-super-Mare travel to League Two Grimsby.

Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Portsmouth, while Manchester City, League One hosts Exeter City and Liverpool host third-tier Barnsley.

All matches will be played on the weekend starting from Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Unlike previous years, if matches end in a draw, they will not be replayed. All ties will go to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.