FA Cup third round draw: When is it, how to watch and ball numbers for Brighton, Chelsea, West Ham, Fulham, Newcastle and Leeds

By Derren Howard
Published 25th Nov 2022, 14:24 BST
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Brighton and Hove Albion will be keeping a close eye on the FA Cup draw this Monday as they and their Premier League rivals enter the competition.

It will be Albion's new head coach Roberto De Zerbi's first taste of the FA Cup having joined Brighton last September to replace previous boss Graham Potter, who moved to Chelsea.

The second round kicks off this weekend with non-league, League Two and League One clubs all vying for a place in the third, with some club dreaming of a money spinning draw against one the giants from the Premier League.

When is the third round draw?

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Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup at the third round stagePremier League clubs enter the FA Cup at the third round stage
Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup at the third round stage

The third round draw will be held on Monday and will be broadcast live on BBC2 at 7pm from Anfield

When are the third round matches played?

The third matches are due to start the weekend of January 7, 2023. Brighton's FA Cup clash will be sandwiched between their Premier League clashes at Everton (Jan 3) and Liverpool (Jan 14).

Third round ball numbers

1. AFC Bournemouth