[8][9] In the third round of the 2015–16 FA Cup, Crystal Palace were drawn to play away against fellow Premier League side Southampton on 9 January 2016.

[10] At St Mary's Stadium, Crystal Palace won 2–1 with goals from Joel Ward and Wilfried Zaha.

At the Madjeski Stadium, Crystal Palace won 2–0 with goals from Yohan Cabaye and Fraizer Campbell to reach the semi-final for the first time in 21 years.

Although United had Chris Smalling sent off, Palace could not force a winner, instead conceding the winning goal to Jesse Lingard with 10 minutes left.

[17] The third round draw was made on 25 August 2015 live on Sky Sports by Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson.