How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

Josh Thomas

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The 2020-21 edition of the FA Cup enters its third round this weekend with Premier League clubs now entering the historic competition. 

Arsenal lifted the trophy last year after defeating Chelsea 2-1 in the final at Wembley and they kick off their title defence at home against Newcastle United on Sunday morning (AEDT). 

Other notable third round games will see Aston Villa host Liverpool, Manchester United welcome Watford and Chelsea take on Morecambe. 

How To Watch The FA Cup In Australia

ESPN currently have the rights to broadcast the FA Cup in Australia with plenty of ways for fans to tune in to games via Foxtel, Fetch TV and Kayo Sports

Streaming service Kayo is perhaps the best option for football fans with a 14-day free trial available for new customers and one-month plans starting from $25. 

Kayo also makes full replays of games available and often cuts up mini versions of big matches to save you sitting through a full 90 minutes if short on time. 

This weekend, only eight of the FA Cup's 32 games will be shown by ESPN however, so read on to see which will be shown and when they kick off. 

FA Cup Third Round Schedule

GameHow to watchDateTime (AEDT)
Aston Villa vs LiverpoolESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 96.45am
Wolves vs Crystal PalaceN/AJanuary 96.45am
Everton vs RotherhamESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 911pm
Boreham Wood vs MillwallN/AJanuary 911pm
Luton Town vs ReadingN/AJanuary 911pm
Nottingham Forest vs Cardiff CityN/AJanuary 911pm
Norwich vs CoventryN/AJanuary 911pm
Chorley vs Derby CountyN/AJanuary 911.15pm
Blackburn Rovers vs DoncasterN/AJanuary 102am
Blackpool vs West BromN/AJanuary 102am
Wycombe vs PrestonN/AJanuary 102am
QPR vs FulhamN/AJanuary 102am
Stevenage vs SwanseaN/AJanuary 102am
Burnley vs MK DonsN/AJanuary 102am
Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield UnitedN/AJanuary 102am
Oldham Athletic vs BournemouthN/AJanuary 102am
Stoke City vs Leicester CityESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 102am
Exeter City vs Sheffield WednesdayN/AJanuary 102am
Arsenal vs NewcastleESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 104.30am
Brentford vs MiddlesbroughN/AJanuary 105am
Huddersfield vs Plymouth ArgyleN/AJanuary 105am
Manchester United vs WatfordESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 107am
Southampton vs ShrewburyN/AJanuary 107am
Crawley Town vs Leeds UnitedN/AJanuary 1112.30am
Bristol City vs PortsmouthN/AJanuary 1112.30am
Cheltenham vs Mansfield TownN/AJanuary 1112.30am
Chelsea vs MorecambeESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 1112.30am
Manchester City vs BirminghamN/AJanuary 1112.30am
Barnsley vs TranmereN/AJanuary 1112.30am
Marine vs TottenhamESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 114am
Newport County vs BrightonN/AJanuary 116.45am
Stockport vs West HamESPN, Kayo, FoxtelJanuary 117am

Josh Thomas