The stage is set for an exciting third round of the Emirates FA Cup as the draw pairs several Nigerian stars in fascinating matchups.
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey of Fulham will lock horns with Watford, where Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru plies his trade. Both sides will be eager to make an impact in the competition, with Fulham looking to assert their Premier League pedigree.
In another standout clash, Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina will face Luton Town, where former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses will aim to inspire his side to an upset.
The ties are scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday, 11 January 2025, with dates and kick-off times to be confirmed.
The full FA Cup third-round draw
1. Southampton v Swansea City
2. Arsenal v Manchester United
3. Exeter City v Oxford United
4. Leyton Orient v Derby County
5. Reading v Burnley
6. Aston Villa v West Ham United
7. Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion
8. Manchester City v Salford City
9. Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge
10. Liverpool v Accrington Stanley
11. Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
12. Preston North End v Charlton Athletic
13. Chelsea v Morecambe
14. Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
15. AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion
16. Mansfield Town v Wigan Athletic
17. Tamworth v Tottenham Hotspur
18. Hull City v Doncaster Rovers
19. Sunderland v Stoke City
20. Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers
21. Brentford v Plymouth Argyle
22. Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday
23. Newcastle United v Bromley
24. Everton v Peterborough United
25. Wycombe Wanderers v Portsmouth
26. Birmingham City v Lincoln City
27. Leeds United v Harrogate Town
28. Nottingham Forest v Luton Town
29. Sheffield United v Cardiff City
30. Ipswich Town v Bristol Rovers
31. Fulham v Watford
32. Crystal Palace v Stockport County
Shina Oludare is a distinguished sports journalist and managing editor, renowned for his comprehensive coverage of African football. His dedication to elevating African sports on the global stage has earned him widespread respect, along with numerous accolades for his contributions. A graduate of the LaLiga Business School in Madrid, Oludare’s passion for sports and his influential work in African football journalism have established him as a leading figure in the industry.
