Tottenham Hotspur learn who they will play in FA Cup third round

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Tottenham Hotspur have learned who they will play in the 2025/2026 FA Cup third round as Thomas Frank looks to emulate Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham fans will be hoping the club can build on winning the Europa League trophy last season and secure another piece of silverware.

The FA Cup represents Tottenham’s most realistic chance of winning a trophy this season, having already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup following defeat at Newcastle United.

Spurs were ball number 39 in the draw which was made by Joe Cole and former Spur Peter Crouch prior to the second round tie between Brackley Town and Burton Albion.

Tottenham’s FA Cup opponents in the third round

Spurs will play Aston Villa in the third round, with the tie to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Last season, the North Londoners were nearly on the receiving end of an upset when Tottenham narrowly beat non-league Tamworth 3-0 in extra time at the Lamb Ground.

When will FA Cup third round ties be played?

The third round is scheduled to be played around the weekend of Saturday 10 January 2026, firm dates of fixtures will be confirmed once television broadcast selections have been made.

Should Tottenham navigate their way to the final two, the FA Cup final will be played at Wembley on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Third round: Saturday 10 January 2026

Fourth round: Saturday 14 February 2026

Fifth round: Saturday 7 March 2026

Quarter-finals: Saturday 4 April 2026

Semi-finals: Saturday 25 April 2026

Final: Saturday 16 May 2026

Spurs have won the FA Cup eight times in their illustrious history; however, fans have been patiently waiting since last seeing their side win the trophy, with success coming in 1991 following a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest at Wembley.