Sunderland draw Newcastle United in FA Cup third round and could pocket six-figure sum if they win
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Sunderland have drawn local rivals Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light in the FA Cup third round draw with ties set to be played across the weekend of 6-7 (Saturday and Sunday) in January.
The draw for the third round was made on Sunday afternoon with Sunderland set to face Newcastle United at the Stadiu of Light in January.
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Hide AdWinning teams in the third round will receive £105,000. However, unlike the qualifying rounds, losing sides do not get any prize money between the first round and quarter-final.
Here is the FA Cup prize money breakdown in full:
FA Cup prize money - First Round to Final
First round winners (40) - £41,000 per team
Second round winners (20) - £67,000 per team
Third round winners (32) - £105,000 per team
Fourth round winners (16) - £120,000 per team
Fifth round winners (8) - £225,000 per team
Quarter-final winners (4) - £450,000 per team
Semi-final winners (2) - £1,000,000 per team
Semi-final losers (2) - £500,000 per team
FA Cup final winner (1) - £2,000,000 per team
FA Cup final runners-up (1) - £1,000,000 per team
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