Two non-league clubs will be involved in the third round of the 2024/25 FA Cup draw after knocking out league opposition in the second round.
Dagenham & Redbridge, who are 15th in the National League, earned a surprise 2-1 win at League Two team AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
Tamworth, who are a place below the Daggers in the table, then recovered from falling behind during extra time to win 4-3 on penalties at the bottom side in League One, Burton Albion, following a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Here’s what you need to know about following the FA Cup third round draw, including when the balls will be drawn and when the fixtures are.
120 minutes of pure DRAMA! 🌟@tamworthfc sealed their spot in the #EmiratesFACup third round for the first time since 2012 with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Burton Albion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ryy9dgviik
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) December 2, 2024
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When is the FA Cup draw? Time, date, venue
The draw will take place at the Old Trafford home of Manchester United at around 7pm GMT (2pm ET) on Monday, December 2.
Four-time FA Cup winner Mark Hughes and former Aston Villa hotshot Dion Dublin, who was at Manchester United when they won the trophy in 1994, will be making the draw.
FA Cup third round draw: TV channel, live stream
Fans wanting to watch on TV can tune in to BBC Two, which will be broadcasting the draw on a Match of the Day special between 7pm and 7.30pm (2pm to 2.30pm ET).
Supporters who watch online can follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer. Kelly Somers will be presenting the show.
Are Premier League teams in the FA Cup draw?
Yes: the 20 Premier League teams enter the draw at this stage, as well as the 24 clubs in the Championship.
Two top-flight clubs met in last season’s final, when Manchester United surprised Manchester City. The Red Devils were almost knocked out by Championship team Coventry City in the semi-finals, eventually prevailing on penalties.
A day @tamworthfc fans and players will never forget ✨#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/92nB0pqJpv
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) December 1, 2024
When is the FA Cup third round 2025?
The ties will be played over the weekend of Saturday, January 11. Organisers the FA say the schedule will be announced “as soon as possible”.
FA Cup ball numbers for third round
Here are the ball numbers to look out for.
1. Bournemouth
2. Arsenal
3. Aston Villa
4. Blackburn Rovers
5. Brentford
6. Brighton & Hove Albion
7. Bristol City
8. Burnley
9. Cardiff City
10. Chelsea
11. Coventry City
12. Crystal Palace
13. Derby County
14. Everton
15. Fulham
16. Hull City
17. Ipswich Town
18. Leeds United
19. Leicester City
20. Liverpool
21. Luton Town
22. Manchester City
23. Manchester United
24. Middlesbrough
25. Millwall
26. Newcastle United
27. Norwich City
28. Nottingham Forest
29. Oxford United
30. Plymouth Argyle
31. Portsmouth
32. Preston North End
33. Queens Park Rangers
34. Sheffield United
35. Sheffield Wednesday
36. Southampton
37. Stoke City
38. Sunderland
39. Swansea City
40. Tottenham Hotspur
41. Watford
42. West Bromwich Albion
43. West Ham United
44. Wolves
45. Salford City
46. Charlton Athletic
47. Exeter City
48. Leyton Orient
49. Bristol Rovers
50. Dagenham & Redbridge
51. Accrington Stanley
52. Lincoln City
53. Tamworth
54. Birmingham City
55. Mansfield Town
56. Peterborough United
57. Stockport County
58. Wycombe Wanderers
59. Morecambe
60. Bromley
61. Doncaster Rovers
62. Reading
63. Harrogate Town
64. Wigan Athletic
History-makers ⚪️@bromleyfc are through to the #EmiratesFACup third round for the first time in their history 🤩
They’re a club on the rise 📈 pic.twitter.com/sxes6xXapo
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) December 1, 2024
FA Cup dates 2025
Here are the rest of the dates in this season’s competition.
Fourth round – weekend of Saturday, February 8 2025
Fifth round – weekend of Saturday, March 1
Quarter-finals – weekend of Saturday, March 29
Semi-finals – weekend of Saturday, April 26
Final – Saturday, May 17
FA Cup 2024/25 prize money
Here are the figures published by the FA for how much the winners and losers receive at various stages.
Third round – winners £115,000 / losers £25,000
Fourth round – winners £120,000
Fifth round – winners £225,000
Quarter-final – winners £450,000
Semi-final – £1 million / £500,000
Final – £2m / £1m
