Third spherical draw particulars, the place to observe & extra

The 2024/25 FA Cup second spherical final weekend was stuffed with thrills and spills, with the third spherical draw bringing extra pleasure and anticipation as groups from the highest two divisions be part of the competitors.

Two non-league golf equipment stay, with Dagenham & Redbridge and Tamworth securing potential match-ups with one of many Premier League goliaths. Particulars of this yr’s competitors to this point may be discovered under.

Final yr noticed former Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag get revenge for his aspect’s defeat within the 2023 last. Whereas the ultimate featured two of the elite top-flight sides, there have been a number of cup runs from these within the decrease tiers.

Maidstone United reached the fifth spherical, struggling a 5-0 defeat to Coventry Metropolis, who got here so near reaching the ultimate. Towards Man Utd, the Sky Blues thought that they had received the tie in further time, however ultimately misplaced on penalties.

The primary FA Cup last was performed in 1872 and received by Wanderers Soccer Membership – the primary of 5 victories. As of 2024, Arsenal maintain the report for many trophies received with 14, with their final coming in 2020.

In complete, there have been 143 FA Cup finals staged, with 44 groups successful the competitors no less than as soon as of their historical past.

FA Cup format and modifications

The FA Cup is a straightforward knockout match, with the winners of every tie advancing to the following spherical. Non-league golf equipment participate in qualifying, with groups from League One and League Two coming into within the first spherical correct. Premier League and Championship golf equipment be part of on the third-round stage.

A significant change to the format has seen replays scrapped from the primary spherical onwards. Beforehand, drawn matches would see the fixture replayed on the guests’ house floor, however citing participant welfare, the FA determined to take away replays to ease fixture congestion.

The transfer sparked anger from the EFL and prompted backlash from the likes of Keir Starmer.

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FA Cup third spherical fixtures

The third spherical draw was made on 2nd December, with the 32 matches set to happen throughout the second weekend of January. On the time of writing, no video games had but been chosen for TV protection, and fixture dates and kick-off instances are topic to vary.

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2024/25 FA Cup outcomes

The FA Cup’s first spherical correct kicked off with fifth-tier Tamworth defeating League One Huddersfield City, whereas the weekend noticed its justifiable share of shock outcomes and almighty scares.

Nevertheless, there was to be no ‘fairytale’ run for Wrexham as they have been undone by Harrogate City. AFC Wimbledon’s win in a grudge match in opposition to MK Dons was one other spotlight of the spherical.

Tamworth continued their story within the second spherical after knocking out Burton Albion on penalties, whereas Studying have been taken to further time by Harborough City. Elsewhere, League One leaders Wycombe prevented an upset with a win at non-league Wealdstone.

First spherical

Second spherical

Spherical dates

The second spherical will happen on the final weekend of November, with subsequent rounds being held all year long, as detailed within the desk under. Precise fixture dates are topic to vary relying on TV alternatives. Attracts are normally held following the final match of the spherical, although this could range because of TV schedules.

FA Cup prize cash

The FA will give out over £22m in prize cash over the course of the 2024/25 season. Any non-league golf equipment who make it via from the primary spherical of qualifying to the primary spherical correct might pocket round £23,000, whereas if a Premier League or Championship membership was to go all the way in which, they’d be higher off to the tune of £5.41m.

The way to watch the FA Cup on TV

Within the UK, broadcasting rights for the FA Cup are shared between the BBC and ITV. All through the season, the BBC will present 18 dwell matches, whereas ITV is dedicated to broadcasting 20 video games from the competitors.

Within the US, FA Cup video games are broadcast dwell on ESPN, with ESPN+ streaming a collection of fixtures throughout the period of the match.

Latest years have seen BBC and ITV share protection of the ultimate, whereas a brand new broadcasting deal is ready to take impact subsequent yr, which can see BBC and TNT Sports activities share protection of the competitors.