It used to be one of the most anticipated weekends of the season but as the importance of the FA Cup's third round has eroded, many supporters have found themselves more disconnected than ever by a schedule that is increasingly at the behest of the FA's global broadcast partners.
This weekend 10 of the 32 ties will be broadcast live on UK television - starting with Manchester United and Everton's clash at Old Trafford last night and concluding with Arsenal's trip to Oxford United on Monday night.
But another dozen games have had their kick-off times moved from the traditional 3pm on Saturday to satisfy other broadcast agreements across the world.
