Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa must battle through some difficult weather in their FA Cup third-round fixture.
Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa kicks off at 5:45 PM UK time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The match falls in the middle of a typical January cold snap, with overcast skies and occasional drizzle expected earlier in the afternoon.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa: Temperature, precipitation, and winds
The daytime high in Tottenham is expected to reach just 3°C, with temperatures dropping to -3°C later in the evening.
Fans can expect a cold night under mostly cloudy skies, though there may be some limited sunshine earlier in the day.
The risk of precipitation decreases as the day goes on. Forecasters are predicting some light drizzle earlier in the afternoon, but conditions are expected to be dry by kickoff.
Winds will come from the north at around 10–12 mph, providing a much calmer setting than the stormier weather seen earlier in the week.
- Match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa, Emirates FA Cup 3rd Round
- Kickoff: 5:45 PM (17:45 UK time), Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Weather Expectation: Cold evening temperatures (around 0–3°C), mainly dry with light cloud and gentle northerly winds following the departure of Storm Goretti.
Conditions for supporters and match play
Storm Goretti, which brought wind and sleet to the area earlier, will have moved on by Saturday. The regional forecast calls for some bright intervals and a gentle breeze — a marked improvement over the severe gusts experienced in recent days.
By the time the game gets underway, conditions should be dry and settled, though temperatures will be hovering near freezing. Winds will be light, offering a calm evening over north London.
With temperatures near freezing by kickoff, fans heading to the stadium should dress warmly. There may be some ground frost forming by the end of the match, but the pitch is expected to remain firm and unaffected by earlier precipitation.
Overall, conditions look favourable for football. The low winds and dry surface should make for a fair contest, even with the cold air and lingering moisture in the atmosphere.
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