FA Cup Saturday, Third Round: Open Thread

Christopher Harris
FA Cup Saturday, Third Round: Open Thread
FA Cup Saturday, Third Round: Open Thread

FA Cup fever is here. This is the Saturday of the season that, for many, is the one that we look forward to the most. And there are several potential shock results on the cards.

For readers in the United States, here’s the TV and Internet schedule for today:

Saturday, January 5:

Brighton vs Newcastle (FA Cup), 7:30am, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go
Southampton vs Chelsea (FA Cup), 10am, FOX Soccer
Peterborough vs Norwich (FA Cup), 10am, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go
Macclesfield vs Cardiff (FA Cup), FOX Soccer 2Go
West Ham United vs Manchester United (FA Cup), 12:15pm, FOX network and FOX Deportes (Note: Some FOX affiliates will be showing this game delayed; check local listings)

Don’t forget that these are just a portion of the matches being played today, so be sure to follow the games in the comments section below or listen to radio commentary via TalkSport.com.

Before, during or after today’s matches, join the conversation in the comments section below with soccer fans from around the world.

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