Potential Irish storylines to be written across FA Cup third-round weekend

The action begins on Thursday night when Jake O'Brien is likely to feature for Everton while Rocco Vata could be in the Watford side heading to Fulham.

CHANCE FOR MINUTES: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Everton's Jake O'Brien battle for the ball. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

FA Cup third round weekend has morphed into a five-day feast and still provides a platform for Irish players to access gametime or a scalp.

Running between Thursday to Monday, qualifiers from the first two rounds will duel with Premier League and Championship outfits for progression to the last-32.