Plenty of prize money will be up for grabs in the third round of the FA Cup (Image: PA)
The third round of the is finally upon us, with and sides entering the mix at this stage of the competition.It is one of the most important weekends on the calendar for many smaller clubs as it presents an opportunity to beat a bigger team and provide fans with a special memory to savour.Reaching the fourth round also comes with financial incentives, which can be crucial for non-league clubs in need of some extra investment.Express Sport takes a look at the prize money teams will earn for winning their third-round matches…
The total prize fund has increased to compensate for replays being scrapped (Image: GETTY)
FA Cup third round prize money
The total prize fund has increased for the 2024/25 season to help compensate clubs for the loss of replays. Fees will also be paid to losing clubs for the very first time.According to , teams who are victorious in the third round will each receive £115,000. Meanwhile, clubs who are knocked out in round three will get a consolation prize of £25,000.There is even more money up for grabs in the fourth round, with winning teams entitled to £120,000 each.
How much will the FA Cup winners get?
This year’s FA Cup winners are set to receive £2,000,000 in prize money, with the losing finalists taking home £1,000,000.
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FA Cup third round fixtures
Here’s a look at every third-round match taking place this weekend…Thursday, January 9Sheffield United vs Cardiff City – 7.00pm ( Wales)Everton vs Peterborough United – 7.45pm ( iPlayer)Fulham vs Watford – 7.45pmFriday, January 10Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth – 7.45pmAston Villa vs West Ham – 7.45pm (ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday, January 11Bristol City vs Wolves – 12.00pmMiddlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers – 12.00pmBirmingham City vs Lincoln City – 12.00pm vs Accrington Stanley – 12.15pm (ITV1, ITVX and STV)Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers – 2.00pmExeter City vs Oxford United – 3.00pmReading vs Burnley – 3.00pmNorwich City vs Brighton – 3.00pmPreston North End vs Charlton Athletic – 3.00pm vs Morecambe – 3.00pmBournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion – 3.00pmSunderland vs Stoke City – 3.00pmBrentford vs Plymouth Argyle – 3.00pmNottingham Forest vs Luton Town – 3.00pm vs Salford City – 5.45pm ( One)Leeds United vs Harrogate Town – 5.45pm ( iPlayer)Leyton Orient vs Derby County – 6.00pmMansfield Town vs Wigan Athletic – 6.00pmCoventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday – 6.00pmSunday, January 12Hull City vs Doncaster Rovers – 12.00pmTamworth vs – 12.30pm (ITV1, ITVX and STV) vs – 3.00pm ( One) United vs Bromley – 3.00pm ( iPlayer)Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers – 3.00pmCrystal Palace vs Stockport County – 3.00pmSouthampton vs Swansea City – 4.30pm ( Wales)Monday, January 13Millwall vs Dagenham and Redbridge – 7.30pm (ITV4 and ITVX)