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      When is the FA Cup 3rd round draw? Start time, FREE live stream, TV channel, ball numbers, fixtures

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      THE FA Cup third round draw sees Premier League sides and Championship teams join the pot of England’s oldest national football competition.Dating back to the 1871/72 season, the FA Cup is open to every club in the country down to level nine of the English football league system – clubs at level 10 have the chance to stand-in for non-entries.The FA Cup trophy ahead of last season’s final between Manchester United and Manchester City.Credit: PAClubs compete through 12 randomly drawn rounds, leading to the semi-finals and the final – both played at Wembley. With no seeding involved, higher-level clubs including Prem teams enter the competition in round three entering.Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are the defending champions, following a shock 2-1 victory over noisy neighbours Manchester City last season. Both finalists will be drawn in the third round.Bruno Fernandes lifts the FA Cup trophy after Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City.Credit: RexWhen is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw is scheduled for Monday, December 2It is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.Read more about football newsWhat TV channel is the FA Cup third round draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The draw will be shown LIVE on BBC TWO in the UK. Fans can stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport websiteSunSport will also have coverage of draw through our LIVE BLOGWhich Premier League teams are in the FA Cup third round draw?All 20 Premier League teams are entering the draw in the third round. Alongside the 24 teams competing in the Championship. What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw?Ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the time of the draw on Monday, December 2. Most read in FA CupWhat are the FA cup second round results and who will be in the third round draw?Here are the results for the second round and who has made the third round draw.Friday 29 November Harrogate Town 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 30 NovemberWealdstone 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers Salford City 2-0 Cheltenham TownWalsall 0-4 Charlton AthleticExeter City 2-0 ChesterfieldLeyton Orient 2-1 Oldham AthleticBarnsley 0-0 (PENS 3-4) Bristol RoversAccrington Stanley 2-2 (PENS 4-1) Swindon TownCrawley Town 3-4 Lincoln CityStevenage 0-1 Mansfield TownPeterborough United 4-3 Notts CountyStockport County 3-1 Brackley TownMorecambe 1-0 Bradford CityCambridge United 1-2 Wigan AthleticSaturday 30 NovemberAFC Wimbledon 1-2 Dagenham & Redbridge Sunday 1 DecemberREAD MORE SUN STORIESKettering Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers Blackpool 1-2 Birmingham CityBurton Albion 1-1 (PENS 3-4)Tamworth Reading 5-3 Harborough Town Solihull Moors 1-2 Bromley The winning and losing clubs will receive £75,000 and £25,000 respectively from the competition’s prize fund for the second round. More

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      Former Premier League star’s FA Cup dream comes to an end after he came out of retirement at 35 to play for minnows

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      NON-league side Harborough Town’s FA Cup dream is over – after they were beaten by Reading 5-3 in the second round.And that also means a Tottenham favourite’s chance at a cup run is over too.A veteran midfielder saw his FA Cup dream with Harborough Town endCredit: RexBrave Harborough Town lost in extra time against Reading in the second roundCredit: GettyFormer Tottenham favourite Sandro poses with Harborough Town fans in the standsCredit: PAThe Leicestershire side produced a giant-killing in the first round when they ran out 4-1 winners over Tonbridge Angels.However, their luck ran out at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.They were in dreamland when they took the lead after 18 minutes, and went 2-1 up after 21 minutes were played.Incredibly, they forced extra-time in the 86th minute to make it 3-3.Read more football newsDespite their brave display, two goals in extra time meant they were finally beaten 5-3 after the extra 30 minutes was played.While they may have been disappointed, one player looked proud of his team’s performance.In fact, the 17-cap Brazil international even took time to pose with fans in the stands after the final whistle.Veteran midfielder Sandro, 35, lasted 46 minutes until he was replaced.Most read in FootballSadly for him, his chances of an FA Cup reunion against his former side are over – with Harborough’s exit.Bizarre moment man dressed as Elsa from Frozen sings Let It Go karaoke on pitch ahead of FA Cup first-round clashSandro retired from football in September 2023 at the age of 34 after a career that also saw him star for West Brom, QPR, Udinese, Genoa, and Internacional.However, at the turn of November he dusted off his boots and signed for Harborough Town – much to the delight of manager Mitch Austin.“What an unbelievable signing for the club, I really cannot express how I am feeling,” Austin said at the time.”I had a chance conversation with Sandro a couple of weeks ago and we got talking about football, told him about Harborough Town FC and the journey we are on and he has been messaging me ever since to sign on, totally unbelievable and gobsmacked is how I would describe this signing.Who are these famous footballers?”These sort of signings don’t happen every day but when you get a chance to sign an ex-professional footballer who has played at the highest level in the Premier League and Internationally with Brazil, you just cannot turn it down.”Sandro starred for Spurs between 2010 and 2014, making 106 appearances and scoring three goals.While he also played with Neymar, Ronaldinho, Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, and Marcelo for his country. More

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      Peterborough goalkeeper suffers absolute howler in FA Cup as fans say ‘actually starting to feel sorry for this fella’

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      PETERBOROUGH’S goalkeeper had a moment to forget in their FA Cup tie with Notts County.Nicholas Bilokapic suffered a huge howler and then embarrassed himself moments later.Keeper Nicholas Bilokapic slipped as he took a free-kickCredit: X @BBCMOTDNotts County’s George Abbott unleashed an ambitious shotThe ball found the back of the net as Bilokapic ran into the postCredit: X @BBCMOTDThe goalie was left red face as fans mocked himCredit: X @BBCMOTDFirst the keeper slipped as he took a free-kick deep inside his own half, with the ball going straight to County player George Abbott.The midfielder took a touch before unleashing a looping shot that brilliantly ended up in the back of the net.Bilokapic did his best to prevent the goal but in keeping his eyes on the ball he ended up running into his own post.The only silver lining for the goalie was that the goal proved to be nothing more than a consolation as Peterborough closed out a 4-3 win to reach the third round of the FA Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found the incident hilarious with many mocking Bilokapic after his misfortune.One fan reacted saying: “You should get 2 goals for embarrassing a goalkeeper like that!”Another added: “Keeper’s had an absolute ‘mare there.”A third wrote: “I’m actually starting to feel sorry for this fella 🥺”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another commented: “What is that goalkeeping?”Another fan commented: “That is actually one of the worst 15 seconds of football I have seen from a single player.”FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoy More

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      FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoy

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      AFC WIMBLEDON against Dagenham & Redbridge was halted in bizarre circumstances.The FA Cup second round tie was just 10 minutes old when referee Craig Hicks needed treatment for a leg injury.Referee Craig Hicks receives treatment to a leg injury in a FA Cup second round tieCredit: RexHicks leaves the Cherry Red Records Stadium after he couldn’t continueCredit: RexHe was seen to for two minutes, before it was decided he could not continue.After 14 minutes, he subbed himself off – with a replacement official needed.Incredibly, just moments later, AFC Wimbledon made a PA announcement appealing for a ref.Over the tannoy, it was asked: “Do we have a qualified official in the crowd?”Read more football newsFinally, after 18 minutes, a referee did appear at the Cherry Red Records Stadium and replaced Hicks.The man who took on the role was the original fourth official, Greg Rollason.He was seen heading down from the main stand, to the tunnel area, to talk with the officials about taking over from Hicks.Then, he headed to the centre circle where he was seen limbering up and then blowing the whistle to continue the game.Most read in Football’Referees don’t understand football!’ Ex-Prem ref slams PGMOL for serious Chelsea & Liverpool errorsRollason’s first decision had to made four seconds after the restart, when he awarded a free kick for a push against the home side.Amusingly, the home team’s fans then chanted: “You’re not fit to referee.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe situation was reminiscent of last month’s clash between Charlton and Wrexham.There, referee Sam Purkiss went down twice before finally having to come off the pitch with a knee injury.Football fans’ humour, again, kicked in as he left the pitch.The fans chanted: “You’re not fit to referee.” More

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      Goalkeeper on loan from Premier League side SCORES dramatic 99th-minute equaliser in FA Cup 2nd round clash

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      LEYTON Orient had on-loan Tottenham goalie Josh Keeley to thank for forcing extra time in their FA Cup second round match against Oldham Athletic.With the game deep in stoppage time, and the London side facing an unlikely exit to non-league opposition, they were awarded a free kick on the corner of the area.Josh Keeley of Leyton Orient rises high to head home in stoppage timeCredit: RexKeeley wheels off in celebration after saving his sideCredit: RexThe Irish shotstopper, 21, was cheered as he made his way into his opponents penalty box to come up for the opportunity.Amazingly, he managed to get his head onto the whipped in cross and glance into the bottom corner.There was a bedlam from the home crowd, as Keeley wheeled off to celebrate his miraculous strike.Orient were trailing to a Manny Monthe goal – and it appeared they were heading out of the cup.Read more football newsHowever, that all changed with Keeley’s brilliant header in the 99th minute, which meant another 30 minutes would be played.Incredibly, Orient would go on to win the game in dramatic fashion.Forward Dan Agyei netted the winner in the 121st minute, with the visitors awaiting a penalty shootout.But the win wouldn’t have been possible without Keeley’s goal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Republic of Ireland U21 international joined Orient on loan in August.He started his career at St Patrick’s Athletic, before moving to North London in 2022.Wolves keeper Jose Sa clashes with his own fansAlthough he is yet to appear in the first team, Keeley has starred in the Tottenham’s U21 side.Last season, Keeley enjoyed a loan spell at Barnet, where he appeared 21 times in all competitions.This season, the youngster has racked up nine appearances. More

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      Roy Keane spotted at FA Cup clash just days after ‘offering out fan in car park’ while working for Sky Sports

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      ROY KEANE was spotted watching Salford’s FA Cup clash with Cheltenham just days after “offering out” a fan.Manchester United legend was involved in a heated exchange with a fan at Portman Road after his old club’s 1-1 draw with IpswichRoy Keane was seen in the stands at Salford’s FA Cup clash with CheltenhamCredit: RexIt comes days after he was involved in a heated exchange with a fanCredit: RexSky bosses launched an investigation into the incident, speaking to Keane and others present including Kelly Cates, Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen.The results of the probe are not known.It’s reported that bosses at the broadcaster have sympathy with Keane following claims some fans “consistently overstepped the mark”.Regardless, Keane is expected to return to punditry duties tomorrow for Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut before the crunch Premier League clash, Keane was spotted taking in some FA Cup football on Saturday afternoon.The 53-year-old was pictured in the stands at the Peninsula Stadium.He was seen wearing a big grey coat with a black zipper underneath.The game ended in a 2-0 win for Salford, with both goals coming in the first half.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFrancis Okoronkwo opened the scoring after 20 minutes.Cole Stockton then scored from the spot two minutes later to give the League Two side a cushion.Roy Keane reveals brutal two-word put down to rude selfie-hunter as Man Utd legend discusses fame with Ricky Gervais Salford are owned by the Red Devils’ legendary Class of 92, each of whom Keane played with during his time at Man Utd.Another altercation saw Keane headbutted by a fan at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in September last year.But there had been growing concerns about Keane’s future at the broadcaster BEFORE the incident after he revealed his desire to quit punditry.Keane, who is contracted to appear on around 20 Super Sundays per season, has also spoken about moving abroad to Switzerland.Speaking while in Turin on The Overlap On Tour, he said: “In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad… putting it out there.”When Jamie Carragher then asked where he would move to, Keane added: “Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful.”Keane cited the incident with the Arsenal fan in contributing to his desire to want to leave the role.Talking on Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, he said: “I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans.”I was in court a few months ago with somebody head-butting me – do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.”The games are fine. Getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name – good stuff, bad stuff – it’s a nuisance.”When Carragher pressed him on whether he will be a pundit in 10 years, Keane added: “Absolutely f***ing not.”But barring a late pull out, he will be returning to TV screens on Sunday for the Premier League clash.READ MORE SUN STORIESSky will NOT beef up their security measures following the Ipswich incident.Keane is set to be joined by Gary Neville, Carragher, Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards for the huge clash.Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry. More

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      I was hauled off at half-time of dreadful FA Cup final thanks to Mick Jagger and his snake hips

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      MICK JAGGER had an unexpected influence on one former Chelsea star’s display in the 2007 FA Cup final.Joe Cole has opened up on how the rock ‘n’ roll superstar’s “snake hips” left him unable to concentrate on the Wembley turf.Joe Cole has opened up on how Mick Jagger cut his FA Cup final appearance shortCredit: Youtube/Football’s GreatestMick Jagger was at Wembley for the 2007 FA Cup finalCredit: AFPCole, 43, started the 2007 FA Cup final for Chelsea, a heavyweight clash against a Manchester United side littered with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney.But it wasn’t the big name players or the occasion of playing the first game in new Wembley that threw Cole off, rather the presence of one of his musical heroes.Speaking to former Blues teammate Ashley Cole on the Football’s Greatest: Could It Be Magic podcast, brought to you by Carling, Joe Cole opened up on being starstruck by the Rolling Stones frontman.He said: “It was a dreadful, dreadful game. Do you know what I remember about that game? Weird things that spring to mind. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I remember, because it was the first game at the new Wembley. So it was sort of extra exciting. For some reason, I’m a big Rolling Stones fan, right? And Mick Jagger was walking around. “Do you not remember this? See, Mick Jagger was walking around the tunnel. He must have been doing a song or something before the Cup final.”Might have been a national anthem, giving it these snake hips there. I don’t know what it was. “But I remember seeing him, but I’m focused on the game and nothing could take me off. There’s nothing that could put me off, I’m ready.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I wouldn’t even look at the opposition because you’re playing against, like, [former West Ham team-mate Michael] Carrick, who we know, or the boys from England, the United boys. “And I just see Mick and I just went proper fan boy. I think I went, ‘All right, Mick!’ And he’s probably why I got taken off at half time, my head was gone. I couldn’t concentrate. Mick had done me.”Joe Cole scores opening goal at Soccer Aid 2024Cole was hooked at half-time with the scores tied 0-0 after the first 45 minutes.But it ultimately proved to be the right decision as Chelsea went on to win the match 1-0 thanks to a 116th minute extra-time goal by Didier Drogba.That FA Cup is one of three won by the former England international during his career.While he also lifted the Premier League three times too.Joe Cole lifted the FA Cup in 2007 after being subbed off at half-timeCredit: Action Images – ReutersFootball’s Greatest: Could It Be Magic with Joe Cole and Ashley Cole, brought to you by Carling, the official sponsor of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. You can watch the show on YouTube and Spotify or listen to it wherever you get your podcasts. More

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      I won Gladiators and faced Gareth Southgate as a player – now I’m looking to cause FA Cup upset with minnows

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      HARBOROUGH TOWN’S contender is ready . . . Dave Staff, assistant boss of the seventh-tier club, is a former winner of the TV show Gladiators.Dave Staff pulled off a red win on Gladiators, now he’s hoping to sink ReadingHarborough assistant boss Staff is ‘proud’ of his 2009 Gladiators titlesStaff was in action when Nuneaton Borough famously took then-Prem side Middlesbrough to an FA Cup replay replay 18 years agoCredit: Getty Images – GettyStaff will now be looking to cause an upset in BerkshireCredit: HarboroughBut being part of his home-town club’s journey to a second-round tie at League One Reading feels bigger even than reaching the top of the Travelator first.Staff was a non-league player when he became the 2009 male champion — and then champion of champions — in the Sky One reboot of Gladiators.Staff, 45, said: “About 10,000 people applied for the series. I’m really proud of it.“My best event was probably Powerball. I could carry my own bodyweight well and move pretty quick. I also remember coming up against a Gladiator called Doom in a thing called Earthquake.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“You’re on a Perspex plate 50ft in the air or something. You have a wrestle and try to push each other off — and he broke my nose. But the video referee said I won.“I got £25,000 for winning the main series.“The missus spent most of it on a kitchen in a house that we ended up moving out of about six months later.”Gladiators is not Staff’s only brush with fame.Most read in FA CupEx-Gladiators winner Staff has an unusual claim to fameFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe was in the Nuneaton Borough side that faced Premier League Middlesbrough and their team of stars in the FA Cup third round in 2006.Gaizka Mendieta put Boro ahead with a wonderful free-kick. But Gareth Southgate’s handball led to a penalty — that Gez Murphy scored to earn a replay.Top 10 highest paid footballersStaff said: “There’s a picture of Mendieta curling the free-kick over my head and in.“Unfortunately, I came off injured after 18 minutes so I missed the replay.“After the 90 minutes in the game at Nuneaton, Mark Viduka said to one of our lads, ‘What happens now?’.“‘We’re going back to your place!’“‘OK, cheers, fella’. He didn’t even know!“We went out in Nuneaton that night. I hobbled around the pubs and watched Match of the Day — Lee Dixon called me ‘Davy’ Staff for some reason! “We got the papers in the morning after staying in a hotel and the lad I shared a room with, Matty Collins, was on the back pages. It was a great experience.”As a coach, Staff was part of Brackley Town’s FA Trophy triumph at Wembley in 2018.But nothing matches the feeling of success with the club from the Leicestershire town where he was born and bred.I’m walking around town with my dog and there is such a buzz. It’s the biggest game in the club’s history by far.Dave StaffStaff joined Harborough 18 months ago as assistant to boss Mitch Austin and last season they won promotion to the Southern League Premier Division Central — the highest level in the club’s history.In this campaign, Harborough beat Tonbridge Angels in their first-ever FA Cup first-round tie to earn the clash with Reading.Staff said: “I’ve always lived in the town.“I knew so many people behind the goal when we scored those goals at Tonbridge, I kinda wished I was there instead of the dugout.“I’m walking around town with my dog and there is such a buzz. It’s the biggest game in the club’s history by far.READ MORE SUN STORIES“As a local boy, it’s a bit of a dream and we’re all hoping it can go on as long as possible.”And if you have already defeated Doom, why not Reading?Gareth Southgate conceded a penalty when Staff played for NuneatonCredit: Getty More