The eagerly awaited weekend of the THIRD ROUND has arrived, featuring a varied lineup of FA Cup matches set to start at different times over the course of five days.

The event kicks off with Thursday’s showdown between Sheffield United and Cardiff City at Bramall Lane, boasting a total of FOURTEEN distinct kick-off times.

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Both BBC and ITV will air a selection of matches, featuring key fixtures such as Liverpool against Accrington and Tamworth taking on Tottenham. However, some games have been rescheduled for international broadcasts.

Matches impacted by this include Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth on Friday evening, and Birmingham vs Lincoln on Saturday afternoon.

Unfortunately, due to the adjustments, many of these matches are NOT accessible to viewers in the UK.

As Wycombe, a League One team, faces Championship club Portsmouth on Friday, fans in SEVENTY FOUR nations will have the chance to watch.

Fans in Kyrgyzstan can tune in for the 7:45 PM kick-off, which coincides almost perfectly with their local time of nearly 2 AM, providing a great way to wind down after a night out.

Likewise, Portsmouth fans in Papua New Guinea can catch the action, although they will need to rise early for the 5:45 AM start.

This adjustment in scheduling has stirred up debates among fans, especially regarding the Everton vs Peterborough match on Thursday night, which has created considerable discourse.

The concluding match of the third round at Goodison Park will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button, but this choice has drawn criticism from a notable section of the Posh support, who will endure a 300-mile journey in chilly conditions on a school night.

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In response to the TV selections, the League One club has made a formal appeal to the FA to reconsider, stating: “The current train timetables from Liverpool to Peterborough on match night are unfeasible, forcing supporters to rely on cars or coaches.

“Fans would need to take two days off work to attend this crucial match, and younger participants may face conflicts due to school commitments.

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“As this team competes in its first official match at Goodison Park, the interest is exceptionally high.

A lower attendance could negatively impact revenue for both Peterborough United and Everton.”

Nonetheless, the match is already sold out, with a robust presence of home and away fans anticipated for what promises to be an unforgettable night in Merseyside.

The Toffees have parted ways with Sean Dyche today, leaving Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman to manage the match, with David Moyes among the names being considered for the managerial position.