FA Cup Third Round 2025/26 Updates, Text and Stats

Manchester City open their FA Cup campaign with a seemingly routine third round tie at home to League One side Exeter City on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola’s team saw its Premier League The title challenge is stuttering with draws against Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton, as well as a series of defensive injuries.

Exeter will be supported by around 8,000 supporters, after beating Wycombe Wanderers 4-0 at home in the second round.

The win kicked off their current run of five wins and two defeats in eight games, including impressive victories against Barnsley and Luton Town.