Norwich City is set to face the victors of the rearranged second round tie between Crewe Alexandra and Bristol Rovers in the third round of the FA Cup. Crewe is currently fifth in League Two and beat Derby County 3-1 in a replay to progress, while Bristol Rovers are 11th in League One and recently appointed Matt Taylor as their manager. The draw took place just before Norwich’s 2-1 victory over Bristol City, and the third round matches will be played between January 5th and 8th.
The last time Norwich faced Bristol Rovers was in 2010, resulting in a 3-0 win for Norwich in League One. The only time the two sides met in the FA Cup was in the 1912/13 campaign, with Bristol Rovers coming out as 1-0 winners after two replays. Norwich have never played Crewe in the FA Cup, with their last meeting being in the Championship in 2005. Norwich will face the winner of the Crewe Alexandra and Bristol Rovers tie during a break from their New Year’s Day match against Southampton and their trip to Hull.
The FA Cup third round draw in full includes various matches such as Arsenal vs. Liverpool, Manchester City vs. Huddersfield Town, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley, and Manchester United vs. Wigan Athletic, among others. The third round will feature several exciting matchups with teams from different leagues competing against each other for a chance to progress in the prestigious tournament. With the matches set to take place in early January, football fans can look forward to an action-packed FA Cup weekend.
Norwich City’s last meeting with Crewe Alexandra was in the Championship in 2005, during which Paul McVeigh scored a second-half brace. Crewe Alexandra is currently fifth in League Two and won 3-1 against Derby County in a replay to advance in the FA Cup. This sets up an intriguing tie for Norwich City in the third round, as they will face the winner of the rearranged second round match between Crewe Alexandra and Bristol Rovers. The competition in the third round is fierce, with various teams across different leagues aiming to make an impact and progress further in the tournament.
