Arsenal will kick off their campaign in a thrilling third-round tie against holders Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
The Red Devils, who secured their 13th FA Cup title last season with a victory over Manchester City, face a challenging start against Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.
The match also marks the FA Cup debut for United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, adding an intriguing subplot to this high-stakes encounter.
Manchester City, last season’s beaten finalists, will host Salford City, a club famously owned by United legends Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, and Nicky Butt.
The game promises to be an emotional affair as the League Two side faces a juggernaut of English football.
Chelsea and Liverpool Set for Lower-League Battles
Chelsea will welcome League Two’s bottom club, Morecambe, to Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool will face Accrington Stanley at Anfield.
Both Premier League giants will be expected to progress but must beware of potential upsets, a hallmark of the FA Cup.
Exciting Matchups and Potential Giant Killings Await.
The third round, scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 11, 2025, introduces Premier League and Championship teams into the competition.
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This season, replays have been scrapped at every stage, meaning ties will go straight to extra time and penalties if necessary.
FA Cup Third Round Draw in Full
Southampton vs Swansea
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Exeter City vs Oxford United
Leyton Orient vs Derby
Reading vs Burnley
Aston Villa vs West Ham
Norwich vs Brighton
Manchester City vs Salford City
Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley
Bristol City vs Wolves
Preston vs Charlton
Chelsea vs Morecambe
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
Bournemouth vs West Brom
Mansfield vs Wigan
Tamworth vs Tottenham
Hull vs Doncaster
Sunderland vs Stoke
Leicester vs QPR
Brentford vs Plymouth
Coventry vs Sheffield Wednesday
Newcastle vs Bromley
Everton vs Peterborough
Wycombe vs Portsmouth
Birmingham vs Lincoln
Leeds vs Harrogate
Nottingham Forest vs Luton
Sheffield United vs Cardiff
Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers
Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge
Fulham vs Watford
Crystal Palace vs Stockport
Key Dates for the FA Cup 2024/25
Stay tuned for a weekend of dramatic football as the world’s oldest cup competition enters its most exciting phase.
