In the third round of the FA Cup, Manchester City crushed Exeter City 10-1 and advanced without any trouble in a performance that reflected the huge gap in hierarchy between the two teams. Manchester City's goals were scored by Max Alleyne, Rodrigo Hernández, Jake Doyle-Hayes (own goal), Jack Fitzwater (own goal), Rico Lewis (twice), Antoine Semenyo, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O'Reilly, and Ryan McAidoo, while Exeter City's consolation goal was scored by George Birch. The first half was a monologue for City. In the second half, the development did not change. At 4 minutes into the second half, Rico Lewis scored the fifth goal, and at 9 minutes of the second half, Antoine Semenyo stretched the difference. The rout continued at 26 of the second half with Tijjani Reijnders' goal and at 34 with Nico O'Reilly's strike. Towards the end, Ryan McAidoo converted at 41 of the second half, and Rico Lewis sealed his brace at 45+1. In another match of the day, Wolves imposed themselves with authority by 6-1 against Shrewsbury Town and also secured their qualification.
