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The 2025-26 FA Cup third round draw will take place on Monday, 8 December at approximately 18:40 GMT.
Proceedings will take place before kick-off in the second-round tie between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, the last of this weekend's matches.
Former England internationals Joe Cole and Peter Crouch will conduct the draw that will consist of 64 teams.
The 20 winners of the second-round ties will be joined by all 20 Premier League clubs and 24 Championship teams in the third round.
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.
There are 11 non-league teams in the second round, with at least two guaranteed to feature in the third round.
National League South side Slough Town host Macclesfield from the National League North, while National League South duo Chelmsford City and Weston-Super-Mare also face each other for a place in the prestigious third round.
Second round winners - £79,500
Second round losers - £21,200
Third round winners - £121,500
Third round losers - £26,500
Fourth round winners - £127,000
Fifth round winners - £238,500
Quarter-final winners - £477,000
Semi-final winners - £1,060,000
Semi-final losers - £530,000
Final runners-up - £1,060,000
Final winners - £2,120,000
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