Chelsea learn FA Cup opponents as third round ties confirmed | OneFootball

Chelsea will face Morecambe in the FA Cup third round, it has been confirmed.

Enzo Maresca's side will begin their FA Cup campaign at Stamford Bridge after their opponents were confirmed during Monday night's draw.

Chelsea will be looking to improve on their semi-final finish from last season which saw them get knocked out at Wembley to Manchester City, who were eventual runners-up following final defeat to Manchester United.

Ties will be played on the weekend of Saturday 11th January 2025, with confirmation of the exact fixture details, including times and dates, to follow in due course.

Other notable third round ties see Arsenal face Manchester United, Liverpool host Accrington Stanley and Manchester City play Salford City.

Confirmed FA Cup third round ties

Southampton vs Swansea CityArsenal vs Manchester UnitedExeter City vs Oxford UnitedLeyton Orient vs Derby CountyReading vs BurnleyAston Villa vs West HamNorwich City vs Brighton & Hove AlbionManchester City vs Salford CityMillwall vs Dagenham & RedbridgeLiverpool vs Accrington StanleyBristol City vs WolvesPreston North End vs Charlton AthleticChelsea vs MorecambeMiddlesbrough vs BlackburnAFC Bournemouth vs West BromMansfield Town vs Wigan AthleticTamworth vs Tottenham HotspurHull City vs Doncaster RoversSunderland vs Stoke CityLeicester City vs QPRBrentford vs Plymouth ArgyleCoventry City vs Sheffield WednesdayNewcastle United vs BromleyEverton vs Peterborough UnitedWycombe Wanderers vs PortsmouthBirmingham City vs Lincoln CityLeeds United vs Harrogate TownNottingham Forest vs Luton TownSheffield United vs Cardiff CityIpswich Town vs Bristol RoversFulham vs WatfordCrystal Palace vs Stockport