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Soccer-Holders Palace at sixth-tier Macclesfield, Spurs host Villa in FA Cup

December 8, 2025

The FA Cup third round will feature a notable match where holders Crystal Palace will visit sixth-tier Macclesfield, creating a classic David versus Goliath scenario. Other matches include Tottenham Hotspur hosting Aston Villa and several all-Premier League clashes.

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Crystal Palace will face Macclesfield in the FA Cup third round.
Macclesfield is a sixth-tier club currently 14th in National League North.
Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa in another third-round match.
Other all-Premier League ties include Everton vs Sunderland and Manchester United vs Brighton.
The third round will include all 20 Premier League clubs and 24 Championship teams.

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Soccer-Holders Palace at sixth-tier Macclesfield, Spurs host Villa in FA Cup

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