FA Cup: How to watch and listen to third round on the BBC this weekend

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To catch the FA Cup third round action this weekend, BBC viewers can tune in to live coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

Macclesfield Town, who face Crystal Palace at 12:15 GMT on Saturday, are looking to go one step further in the competition for the first time since re-forming in 2020.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, will be aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time since their Wembley triumph in 1991 when they face Tottenham Hotspur at 17:45 GMT on Saturday.

Highlights from all games will be shown on BBC One and available on the BBC Sport website and app on both Saturday (22:40 GMT) and Sunday (22:30 GMT).

Live text commentary will also cover all of the weekend's action, with digital highlights available on the BBC Sport website and social media channels.

BBC Radio stations are also showing live coverage for several matches, including Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, as well as Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa.

The competition is set to feature 22 ties shown live on television or streaming platforms, with 20 matches broadcast by TNT Sports and discovery+.
 
omg its gonna be a sick FA cup weekend 🤩! Macclesfield Town's underdog story is so inspiring 💪, they gotta pull off an upset against Crystal Palace 🙏. And Aston Villa's got this 🤑, it'll be amazing to see them win the FA Cup for the first time in 34 years 😲. The BBC is giving us all the coverage we need 📺, can't wait for the highlights on Sunday 📹. TNT Sports and Discovery+ are also getting in on the action 🎥, more games means more excitement! 💥
 
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🤔 You know I've got a mate who's been to the game at Macclesfield Town's stadium before and they're saying the energy of the crowd when Crystal Palace comes up against them is gonna be ELECTRIC 🔋💥 It's crazy how far these guys have come since 2020, right? They're not just fighting for themselves, but for their community as well. And can you imagine the excitement of watching Aston Villa try to win that FA Cup again? ⚽️ Fingers crossed for Macclesfield and a good ol' underdog story! 🤞
 
man I love the FA Cup this time of year 🏆 it's like old school England football, you know? Macclesfield Town might be a underdog, but they've got some heart, and going one step further in the competition would be a massive deal for them. And Aston Villa, oh yeah... they're the ones who'll bring that magic back to Wembley 🎉 Tottenham Hotspur's gonna put up a fight though, that's what makes it so exciting. The BBC always does an amazing job with their coverage, and I'm hyped to see all the matches live on TV or online. TNT Sports and discovery+ are also bringing some awesome matches to the table, can't wait to watch 'em!
 
Wow 🤩 I'm loving the excitement around this FA Cup third round! It's gonna be a wild ride with Macclesfield Town trying to pull off an upset against Crystal Palace. And Aston Villa looking for their first FA Cup win since 1991? That's got me hyped! 😆 The fact that there are so many matches being shown live on TV and streaming platforms makes it easy for us viewers to catch all the action. Interesting 🤔 how TNT Sports and discovery+ are also getting in on the action with their broadcast lineup...should be a great weekend of football! 👏
 
OMG 🤩, can't wait for the FA Cup third round this weekend! ⏰ I've got my eyes on Macclesfield Town's match against Crystal Palace - gotta see if they can pull off a major upset 🤞. And Aston Villa's chance to win it all again? 🔥 absolutely thrilling! The BBC coverage is gonna be epic, love how they're offering live text commentary and digital highlights on their website and social media channels 💻. And TNT Sports and Discovery+ are showing the rest of the matches? That's some serious football action 🏀👍. Will be glued to my screen all weekend! 😅
 
I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE FA CUP THIRD ROUND THIS WEEKEND!!! 🎉🏆 it's gonna be a blast watchin all these teams go head to head. I mean, who doesn't love underdog stories like Macclesfield Town tryna make a deep run? and Aston Villa lookin to break their 25-year FA Cup drought? that would be AMAZING!!! 🤩 i'm also loving the fact that there's so many ways to watch the matches, whether it's on TV, streamin online or listenin to the radio. makes it easy for everyone to catch all the action!
 
Ugh, just got out of bed and already have a bad feeling about the weekend 🤕. Macclesfield Town needs to pull off a major upset against Crystal Palace, but let's be real, they've been struggling to stay afloat in the league lately 😩. And don't even get me started on Aston Villa's chances - they're going up against Tottenham Hotspur and their recent form has been pretty shaky 📉. It's gonna be a long day of watching teams struggle and hoping for some unexpected surprises... but let's just say my doomscroller radar is already on high alert 😬💔
 
Omg 🤩 I'm so stoked for this weekend's FA Cup action! 🎉 It's gonna be lit 🔥 with Macclesfield Town trying to pull off a major upset against Crystal Palace 🏰💪. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is looking to make history and win the FA Cup again 🏆🔥. I'll def be tuning in to watch all the matches on BBC One 📺 and streaming them online 😎. Can't wait for the highlights on Sunday 🕰️👀!
 
The FA Cup's always been the most exciting part of English footy - a chance for smaller teams to cause an upset and make history! Macclesfield Town are definitely one to watch this weekend, they've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. I'm also super hyped for Aston Villa, their squad looks solid and I think they could give Tottenham a run for their money. BBC's live coverage is always top-notch, can't wait to see some of these matches unfold! 🏆📺
 
OMG u guys I had the craziest dream last nite 😂 I was watching Macclesfield Town play Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and we actually won 🤩 my bf is from Manchester and he's been following this team since he was a kid so it means everything to him 💕 but idk if they can pull off another win this wknd, Crystal Palace seems super strong right now 🤔 anyway I'm def gonna be glued to the screen on Sat nite, got my popcorn ready 🍿🏟️
 
I feel bad for the kids who grew up watching their dads play footy. Like Macclesfield Town, they're trying to go one step further in the competition and bring some pride to their town 🏠💪. It's not just about winning, though - it's about creating memories with your family and friends. My little one loves watching the FA Cup final at my place with their grandparents every year... it's become a special tradition 💕🎉.
 
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