Draw For The FA Cup Third Round Made As Upsets Continue

3 Dec 2023 By Sam Elliott

Vanarama National League news

The draw for the FA Cup third round has been made as National League clubs discover their fate after more upsets today.

Maidstone United's reward for beating Barrow is a home game with Stevenage or Port Vale.

Barnet, if they can get the better of Newport in a replay, meet Eastleigh who stunned Reading thanks to Paul McCallum’s double.

Josh Stokes got two as Aldershot and Stockport drew 2-2. The winner of the replay will go to West Brom while Southampton await if Alfreton can defeat Walsall after Saturday’s postponement.

National League leaders Chesterfield, who sunk unbeaten Portsmouth last time out, have now beaten Leyton Orient. Next up it’s a trip to Watford.

The third round winner receive £105,000 from the FA's prize pot. The ties will take place from Friday January 5.

Who our clubs could face

Maidstone United vs Stevenage/Port Vale
Barnet/Newport vs Eastleigh
West Brown vs Aldershot/Stockport
Southampton vs Alfreton/Walsall
Watford vs Chesterfield

Where next?

Vanarama Make Their Team Of The Weekend Picks! Freezing temperatures wreaked havoc with the fixture schedule and there were plenty of slip-ups in the FA Cup as Vanarama National League sides stole the show to reach the 3rd Round.

Stones Stun As Teams Catch Fire In The Freeze The action was red hot in the freezing conditions as one National League club confirmed their third round place - as another big back to force their way into Sunday’s draw.