The Football Association (FA) Cup, one of the most prestigious football tournaments in England, is set to enter its third round. The upcoming ties featuring non-league Macclesfield and Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur have been selected for live broadcast on BBC One.
Macclesfield, a team from the sixth-tier National League North, will face off against Crystal Palace on Saturday, 10 January. The match is scheduled for a 12:15 GMT kick-off and will be televised live on BBC One. This tie presents an exciting opportunity for the non-league side to prove their mettle against last season's FA Cup winners.
Crystal Palace secured their first-ever FA Cup victory last season by defeating Manchester City in a thrilling final. They will be looking to defend their title starting with this challenging tie against Macclefield.
All-Premier League clash
Later that day at 17:45 GMT, an all-Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa will also be broadcasted live on BBC One. Both teams have a rich history in the competition; they've won the coveted trophy 15 times combined - eight times by Tottenham and seven times by Aston Villa.
This match promises high stakes as both teams are known for their competitive spirit and desire to add another FA Cup win to their respective histories. In addition to being shown on BBC One, both matches can also be streamed via iPlayer or viewed through the BBC Sport website and app. This ensures that fans won't miss any of these exciting third-round ties regardless of where they are or what device they're using.
The third round of the FA cup features 32 ties spread across four days, from 9-12 January. Other notable matches include Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest, Charlton vs Chelsea, Derby County vs Leeds United, Portsmouth vs Arsenal, Manchester United vs Brighton and Liverpool vs Barnsley. These games will be broadcasted on various platforms including TNT Sports and discovery+.
FA Cup Third-Round TV schedule
Here's a quick look at the schedule for the third-round ties:
Friday, 9 January:
- Wrexham v Nottingham Forest (19:30 GMT) - TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Saturday, 10 January:
- Macclesfield v Crystal Palace (12:15) - BBC One, iPlayer
- Tottenham v Aston Villa (17:45) - BBC One, iPlayer
- Charlton v Chelsea (20:00) - TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Sunday, 11 January:
- Derby County v Leeds United (12:00) - TNT Sports 2 and discovery+
- Portsmouth v Arsenal (14:00) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Manchester United v Brighton (16:30) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Monday, 12 January:
- Liverpool v Barnsley (19:45) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
The FA Cup continues to be a thrilling spectacle for football fans around the world. With these upcoming matches being televised live on BBC One among other platforms; sports fans have plenty of action to look forward to in the coming days.
