Arsenal are preparing to enter the FA Cup once again this season, with the third round draw just around the corner.
The Gunners have plenty of history in the competition, with plenty of fond memories over the years of success.
The Arsenal trophy cabinet is full of different FA Cups won over the years, having become the most successful team in it since its creation.
It’s something to be proud of, though since Mikel Arteta’s triumph in 2020, the trophy is awaiting another return to north London.
This season represents a real chance for Arsenal to land silverware again so ahead of their entry at the third round stage, here’s a look at all you need to know.
When is the FA Cup third round draw?
The FA Cup third round draw takes place on Monday, December 2, with a broadcast time set for 7pm (GMT).
64 teams remain in the competition, which includes every Premier League and Championship team that enters at this stage.
When are the FA Cup third round games played?
The third round proper of the FA Cup will take place over the weekend of Saturday, January 11, with plenty of fixtures to be played.
There may be changes to exactly when each tie is played, with TV coverage likely to move when certain matches are shown.
Who is doing the FA Cup draw?
Some big names in football have conducted the FA Cup draw over the years and it’s no different this time around.
Kelly Somers will be the host, while former players Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin will be picking the ties out of the hat.
How to watch and live stream the FA Cup draw
The FA Cup third round draw will be broadcast on BBC Two at 7pm (GMT), which is free to air with a valid TV Licence.
It is also available via live stream on BBC iPlayer, where a valid BBC account and TV Licence are required to view it.
What ball number are Arsenal in the FA Cup draw?
Arsenal are ball number two for the FA Cup third round draw, with their alphabetical position putting them just behind AFC Bournemouth.
The Gunners could draw any of 63 other teams in the competition, opening up some possibly huge ties.
What are the FA Cup ball numbers for the third round draw?
Here’s a look at every ball number for the FA Cup third round draw:
- 1. AFC Bournemouth
- 2. Arsenal
- 3. Aston Villa
- 4. Blackburn Rovers
- 5. Brentford
- 6. Brighton & Hove Albion
- 7. Bristol City
- 8. Burnley
- 9. Cardiff City
- 10. Chelsea
- 11. Coventry City
- 12. Crystal Palace
- 13. Derby County
- 14. Everton
- 15. Fulham
- 16. Hull City
- 17. Ipswich Town
- 18. Leeds United
- 19. Leicester City
- 20. Liverpool
- 21. Luton Town
- 22. Manchester City
- 23. Manchester United
- 24. Middlesbrough
- 25. Millwall
- 26. Newcastle United
- 27. Norwich City
- 28. Nottingham Forest
- 29. Oxford United
- 30. Plymouth Argyle
- 31. Portsmouth
- 32. Preston North End
- 33. Queens Park Rangers
- 34. Sheffield United
- 35. Sheffield Wednesday
- 36. Southampton
- 37. Stoke City
- 38. Sunderland
- 39. Swansea City
- 40. Tottenham Hotspur
- 41. Watford
- 42. West Bromwich Albion
- 43. West Ham United
- 44. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 45. Salford City
- 46. Charlton Athletic
- 47. Exeter City
- 48. Leyton Orient
- 49. Bristol Rovers
- 50. Dagenham & Redbridge
- 51. Accrington Stanley
- 52. Lincoln City
- 53. Tamworth
- 54. Birmingham City
- 55. Mansfield Town
- 56. Peterborough United
- 57. Stockport County
- 58. Wycombe Wanderers
- 59. Morecambe
- 60. Bromley
- 61. Doncaster Rovers
- 62. Reading
- 63. Harrogate Town
- 64. Wigan Athletic
How many FA Cups have Arsenal won?
Arsenal have won a historic 14 FA Cups in the club’s history, the most of any club in the competition – something that comes with great pride.
The Gunners will be looking to make it a lucky 15 this time around, with Arteta searching for silverware.
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