Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield will host holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

There are four all-Premier League ties, including Tottenham hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland traveling to Everton, Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth to St James' Park, and Manchester United at home to Brighton.

Fellow sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare travel to League Two Grimsby.

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

All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026.

Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.