Results: Friday Night Fever (Jan 9, 2026)
The tournament opened with four explosive ties under the lights. The biggest headline? Wrexham AFC proving once again they are the kings of the giant-kill!
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Notes |
| Wrexham | 3–3 | Nottingham Forest | Wrexham win 4–3 on pens! |
| Preston North End | 0–1 | Wigan Athletic | Late winner by Bettoni (75') |
| Port Vale | 1–0 | Fleetwood Town | Shipley strikes just before HT |
| MK Dons | 1–1 | Oxford United | Oxford win 4–3 on pens! |
The Main Event: Saturday Schedule (Jan 10, 2026)
Today is the busiest day of the round. Keep an eye on non-league Macclesfield as they host Crystal Palace in a classic "David vs. Goliath" matchup.
Early Kick-offs (12:15 GMT)
The 15:00 GMT "3 PM Blackout" Games
Evening Blockbusters
Sunday & Monday: The Final Showdowns
The round concludes with massive clashes involving the current Premier League title contenders.
Sunday, January 11
• 12:00: Derby County vs. Leeds United
• 14:00: Portsmouth vs. Arsenal
• 14:30: West Ham vs. QPR
• 14:30: Norwich City vs. Walsall
• 14:30: Swansea City vs. West Brom
• 14:30: Hull City vs. Blackburn Rovers
• 14:30: Sheffield United vs. Mansfield Town
• 16:30: Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Monday, January 12
• 19:45: Liverpool vs. Barnsley
Important Note: Replays have been officially scrapped from the Third Round onwards this season. If matches are level after 90 minutes, they will go straight to 30 minutes of extra time and then penalties.