FA Cup third round draw: What channel is it on, what time does it start, what number is your team?

ONE of the most famous and eagerly-awaited dates in the football calendar is fast approaching.

The Emirates FA Cup third round draw is when the Premier League and Championship clubs enter the fray.

It's the chance for all the minnows left in the competition to bag a plum tie against, say, Arsenal, Chelsea, holders Manchester United or Liverpool.

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Amongst the movers and groovers hoping for a big pay day will be non-league Sutton United, who beat Cheltenham in the second round.

Back in 1989 they beat holders Coventry City in one of the FA Cup's greatest ever upsets.

Blackpool, the 1953 cup winners, are also through after overcoming non-league Brackley. Their gate was only 1,764 - they would welcome a money-spinner tie next up.

When is the third round draw?

It takes place at 7.10pm on Monday, December 5, ahead of Oldham Athletic’s second round trip to non-league Lincoln City.

The match will wrap up the weekend coverage of the competition, also featuring ties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Where is the draw?

The Emirates FA Cup third round draw will take place at a very special location - 130 miles south of Lincoln, at the top of the 627ft high BT Tower in the heart of London.

The draw will be broadcast simultaneously on BT Sport and BBC Two.

Who will feature in it?

Hosted by Jake Humphrey, the programme will see former England captain and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard alongside SunSport columnist and Arsenal fan favourite Ian Wright, who will draw the balls.

When are ties due to be played?

The third round ties will be played across the weekend of January 6-9.