Norwich City are gearing up for the excitement of the FA Cup, with the draw for the third round set to take place this evening. Canaries supporters are eagerly awaiting the announcement of their opponents as the magic of this storied competition prepares to unfold once again. Read more about Canaries Stumble as Defensive Woes Cost Them at Watford.
The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, coinciding with the final second-round match between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, which kicks off at 6:30pm. Fans can catch the action on TNT Sports 1 or stream it live via the TNT Sports YouTube channel, with the draw expected to commence around 6:40pm.
Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the evening’s events, while the draw will be conducted by former England international Joe Cole alongside Norwich City’s own Peter Crouch, who once starred for the club on loan. The inclusion of teams from both the Premier League and EFL Championship at this stage promises an exciting array of potential matchups.
Head coach Philippe Clement will experience his first FA Cup draw from the managerial perspective. Although new to the role, Clement brings considerable experience to the tournament, having participated as a player during the 1998-99 season alongside Norwich City icon Darren Huckerby. His managerial credentials are also impressive, with multiple Belgian Cup victories earned during his time with Genk and Club Brugge.
Last season, Norwich’s FA Cup campaign ended prematurely in the third round, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at home. This year, the Canaries are determined to achieve a more positive outcome. Read more about Norwich Ownership Admits Errors in Carrow Road Plans.
As anticipation builds, fans are keenly observing the ball numbers, with Norwich City assigned number 27 in the draw. Below is the complete list of ball numbers for participating teams:
1. AFC Bournemouth
2. Arsenal
3. Aston Villa
4. Birmingham City
5. Blackburn Rovers
6. Brentford
7. Brighton & Hove Albion
8. Bristol City
9. Burnley
10. Charlton Athletic
11. Chelsea
12. Coventry City
13. Crystal Palace
14. Derby County
15. Everton
16. Fulham
17. Hull City
18. Ipswich Town
19. Leeds United
20. Leicester City
21. Liverpool
22. Manchester City
23. Manchester United
24. Middlesbrough
25. Millwall
26. Newcastle United
27. Norwich City
28. Nottingham Forest
29. Oxford United
30. Portsmouth
31. Preston North End
32. Queens Park Rangers
33. Sheffield United
34. Sheffield Wednesday
35. Southampton
36. Stoke City
37. Sunderland
38. Swansea City
39. Tottenham Hotspur
40. Watford
41. West Bromwich Albion
42. West Ham United
43. Wolverhampton Wanderers
44. Wrexham
45. Macclesfield
46. Grimsby Town
47. Shrewsbury Town
48. Swindon Town
49. Weston Super Mare
50. Barnsley
51. Boreham Wood
52. MK Dons
53. Wigan Athletic
54. Fleetwood Town
55. Salford City
56. Mansfield Town
57. Cambridge United
58. Brackley Town or Burton Albion
59. Blackpool
60. Walsall
61. Exeter City
62. Cheltenham Town
63. Doncaster Rovers
64. Port Vale Read more about Dobbin Shines as Preston Target Play-Offs.
With the countdown to the draw underway, excitement is palpable among Norwich City fans, who are eager to learn which team they will face during the weekend of January 10. The FA Cup consistently delivers unforgettable moments, and supporters are hopeful that this year's competition will offer a memorable journey for the Canaries.