Everton FA Cup third round guide: How to watch, ball numbers, dates and who David Moyes’ men could play
The FA Cup third round draw is set to take place on Monday, with many Everton fans keen to see which team they will face.
The Toffees have already crashed out of the Carabao Cup to Wolves after a 2-0 defeat, meaning the FA Cup is their only realistic shot at winning a trophy this season.
Last season, Everton were knocked out in the fourth round against Bournemouth in what was a disappointing match at Goodison Park.
However, given the form of David Moyes’ side this season, many fans will be hoping that the Toffees can go far this campaign.
Below, Goodison News has provided everything you need to know about Monday’s draw.
How to livestream the FA Cup third round draw?
This year, the FA Cup third round draw won’t be shown live on the BBC, but rather on TNT Sports.
Coverage of the draw will start at 6:45pm on TNT Sports 1 before Brackley Town hosts Burton Albion.
However, for those without a subscription to the broadcaster, they will still be able to access the draw.
Free livestreams are set to be available through the official FA Cup social media and YouTube channels.
What ball number are Everton and who could they play?
Everton will go into the third round draw as ball number 15.
All Premier League and Championship sides will also enter at this stage, including Liverpool, who are ball number 21.
- Four non-league sides are in the hat for the third round
- These consist of Weston-super-Mare, Macclesfield, Boreham Wood and Brackley Town
- Everton have not won the FA Cup since 1995
Multiple League One, League Two and non-league sides have also made it to the third round.
Some notable lower-league sides are Weston-super-Mare, who are in the sixth tier and are ball number 49 as well as Boreham Wood, who are in the fifth tier and are number 51.
When will the FA Cup third round take place?
The FA Cup third round is not set to take place until 2026.
The fixtures are scheduled to happen around the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026.
It may take a few days after the draw for the exact dates of ties to be confirmed, with broadcasters set to choose which games they want to show live.
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