The FA Cup third-round draw has paired Manchester United with Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, one of four all-Premier League fixtures. Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa, while Everton face Sunderland and Newcastle United meet Bournemouth in the other top-flight clashes.
Holders Crystal Palace begin their defence with an away tie at non-league Macclesfield, one of the lowest-ranked sides remaining in the competition. League One Barnsley travel to Liverpool, a rematch of their famous FA Cup victory at Anfield in 2008, while Championship side Portsmouth host Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Chelsea visit Charlton Athletic in a London derby, and Manchester City welcome third-tier Exeter City. Championship side Wrexham, who have enjoyed recent FA Cup runs, host Premier League opposition in Nottingham Forest.
Among the other non-league teams, Boreham Wood will play the winner of the tie between Brackley and Burton, while Weston-Super-Mare travel to Grimsby Town, who defeated Manchester United in the League Cup earlier this season.
The third-round ties will be played across the weekend of Saturday 10 January 2026, with matches likely to take place from Thursday to Monday. The full fixture schedule and broadcast selections will be confirmed in due course.
