Are there replays in the FA Cup third round? Will fixtures be played again if they end in a draw

The magic of the FA Cup will return this weekend with third round action.

Fans will be hoping for surprises, upsets and shocks galore. Underdogs will be dreaming of bloodying the nose of a giant, while Premier League sides will be hoping to avoid an embarassing defeat.

It promises to be a tantalising weekend of action - including the first Tyne-Wear derby in seven years. But what happens if scores are level after 90 minutes?

Here is all you need to know:

Will there be replays in FA Cup third round?

If the scores are level in FA Cup third round fixtures this weekend, the games will go to a replay. However in the near future due to the expanded Champions League format, replays in the third and fourth round are set to be scrapped.

But in 2024, third round replays and a huge windfall are still a potential reward for lower league clubs.

Will there be extra-time and penalties?

The games will only go to extra-time and penalties if the games are level at the end of the replay. So matches will finish within 90 minutes during the third round proper this weekend.

What channels is the FA Cup on?

Both BBC and ITV will be showing the FA Cup action live this weekend. The full schedule of games for the first cup action of 2024 have been confirmed.

The live games are:

Thursday, 4 January - Crystal Palace vs Everton, 8pm - ITV4/ ITVX

Friday, 5 January - Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley, 8pm - ITV1/ ITVX/ STV

Saturday, 6 January - Sunderland vs Newcastle United, 12.45pm - ITV1/ ITVX/ STV

Saturday, 6 January - Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa, 5.30pm - BBC One/ BBC iPlayer

Saturday, 6 January - Chelsea vs Preston North End, 5.30pm - BBC Red Button/ BBC iPlayer

Sunday, 7 January - Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town, 2pm - BBC Red Button/ BBC iPlayer

Sunday, 7 January - Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham, 2pm - BBC iPlayer

Sunday, 7 January - Arsenal vs Liverpool, 4.30pm - BBC One/ BBC iPlayer

Monday, 8 January - Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United, 8.15pm - ITV1/ ITVX/ STV

How to stream FA Cup action

UK viewers will be able to stream all the action from the BBC games via the BBC Sport App and the BBC iPlayer. ITV will also be streaming their matches via ITVX.

You can download the streaming services for both channels on your mobile phone or tablet device.