FA Cup

THE FA Cup third round is here!And there are multiple ties going on across England and Wales, with a place. in the fourth round of the oldest competition in football up for grabs.
Newcastle have been STUNNED by a huge upset from Cambridge United, with Kidderminster causing another upset against Reading.
Chelsea have easily brushed aside Chesterfield with a 5-1 win.
Results

Swindon Town 1-4 Manchester City
Millwall 1-2 Crystal Palace
Bristol City 0-1 Fulham (AET)
Burnley 1-2 Huddersfield Town
Coventry City 1-0 Derby County
Hartlepool United 2-1 Blackpool
Mansfield Town 2-3 Middlesbrough
Boreham Wood 2-0 AFC Wimbledon
Kidderminster 2-1 Reading
Leicester 4-1 Watford
Newcastle 0-1 Cambridge
Peterborough 2-1 Bristol Rovers
Port Vale 1-4 Berntford
Wigan 3-2 Blackburn
West Brom 1-2 Brighton (AET)
QPR 1-1 Rotherham (QPR win on pens)
Chelsea 5-1 Chesterfield
Yeovil 1-3 Bournemouth
Birmingham 0-1 Plymouth (AET)
Hull 2-3 Everton (AET)
Swansea 2-3 Southampton (AET)

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That’s all for today folks!
They say that there is magic in the FA Cup and it was certainly proved today with some unexpected results happening across the board.
Chelsea, Brentford and the current holders Leicester Cityall beat their oppositions in a convincing manor although none of them were able to keep a clean sheet.
It took extra time for Everton, Southampton and Brighton to get past their lower league opponents.
However the biggest talking points of the day were at Turf Moor where Championship side Huddersfield overcame a one goal deficit to beat Burnley 2-1.
And money bags Newcastle United with their new big signing of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid were beaten by League TWO outfit Cambridge United at St.James’ Park. What a story that was.
Thanks for sticking around with me for the whole day people, it was a long one but exciting nevertheless. Plenty more action to come on our blog tomorrow.

Final results from all fixtures

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Regulations for any Covid outbreaks
Thankfully, there hasn’t been any postponements in the 31 FA Cup fixtures scheduled for this weekend so far but the FA have laid down the law in regards to any Coronavirus concerns within a camp.
They stated that if a team feels that they are ineligible to field a side then it must be reported to the FA immediately where the case will then be referred to the Professional Game Board for consideration.
However, the FA expects every club to field their strongest possible side and there will not be a specific registered list for a team to choose from meaning that clubs have the ability to pick anybody who is listed as a player in the ranks including under-19’s or under-23’s.
In terms of testing, each club is required to make all members of the squad take a lateral flow test 24 hours before the match and a second test no later than five hours before kick-off.
FA Cup fourth round draw
Public service announcment!
Once the tie between West Ham United and Leeds United on Sunday has come to a conclusion, the draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place at Wembley Stadium at approximately 16:50pm UK time.
Make sure to keep an eye on who is going up against who which we will be able to provide for you right here on SunSport.
Ready for Rafa to go
However certain fans of the club are still not happy with the performances of Everton and have made their message clear on what they think of the current manager Rafa Benitez.

Full time – Hull 2-3 Everton
The Tigers took Everton all the way to extra time in what was a hard fought effort by them, but a moment of magic from Andros Townsend enabled the Toffees to progress to the fourth round.

Full time – Birmingham 0-1 Plymouth
The League One side have caused another FA Cup upset as they hold on to beat 10-man Championship side Birmingham on their own turf.

Ward-Prowse’ post match thoughts
Man of the match and skipper James Ward-Prowse not only had a fantastic game but it was his cross which led to Shane Long grabbing the winner.
Here is some of what he had to say.
Yes it was tough. I think we had a really good start in the game, got ahead with a really well taken goal but the second half changed the game.
We had to adapt to a typical cup tie; back and forth but credit to the lads because we stuck in together against a good team that play good football and who were unlucky at times.
I think we really deserved the win. James Ward-ProwseBBCSport
Full time – Swansea 2-3 Southampton
The ten men of Southampton have got themselves over the line as they scrape a 3-2 victory against Championship side Swansea.
Their Premier League class really showed.

Extra time – Swansea 2-3 Southampton
120. Into the dying minutes now for Swansea. They are running out of time to get the equaliser which will enable them to stay in the cup.
The Saints have given everything.
Extra time – Birmingham 0-1 Plymouth
115. Meanwhile at St.Andrews, Plymouth Argyle are five minutes away from another FA cup upset today as they lead Birmingham City by a goal to nil.
Can they do it?
Extra time – Hull 2-3 Everton
113. The visitors are doing so well to keep Hull at bay and they are really showing their Premier League status with the way they are managing this came.
Once Everton regain possession, they are just popping it around, running down the clock and frustrating the life out of Hull.
Extra time – Swansea 2-3 Southampton – What a block!
112. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plan was almost executed to perfection when the Saints hit Swansea on the break through Shane Long.
The forward managed to drive all the way into the hosts’ box before picking out Mohamed Elyounoussi at the back-post but Ryan Bennett threw his body in harms way to stop the cross.
Extra time – Swansea 2-3 Southampton
109. The Swans are in control of if not all then at least 99% of the possession as they seek to find an equaliser.
With a man down, Southampton are leaving all men behind the ball and are hoping for a counter to put this game to bed.
It’s a risky tactic but it just might work.
Full time – Yeovil 1-3 Bournemouth
The Cherries got given a run for their money during certain periods of the game but overall, it was a comfortable evening for the Championship side.

Goal! The Pilgrims have started their journey!
Ryan Law took matters into his own hands when the left-back decided to drive at the Birmingham defence before smashing the ball home past Neli Etheridge.
Fantastic finish from Law but will it be enough?
Birmingham 0-1 Plymouth
Extra time – Birmingham 0-0 Plymouth
104. The only game which still awaits a goal is the encounter between these two but they are both giving it everything they have.
However, the hosts are looking very tired having played so much of the game with a man light.
Goal! It’s all going off as Everton lead again!
Andros Townsend hit his annual screamer from distance to put the Toffees ahead for the second time this game.
Over to you Hull City.
Hull 2-3 Everton
Goal! The Saints go marching on!
Just as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men looked down and out James Ward Prowse orchestrates a delightful cross for Shane Long to get on the end of.
What a turnaround from the ten-men visitors.
Swansea 2-3 Southampton
Goal! My word what a game!
They say you are most vulnerable when you score and that is exactly what has happened here.
Mohamed Elyounoussi has gone right up the other end and score from the kick-off.
Swansea 2-2 Southampton
Goal! Its ugly but they all count!
Ryan Manning crossed it to Olivier Ntcham who’s square ball took a wicked deflection and span past Fraser Forster in between the Saints sticks.
Swansea 2-1 Southampton
Extra time – Swansea 1-1 Southampton
91. The Saints have played over an hour of football with a man sent off which could take its toll on them especially playing against a side as comfortable in possession as Swansea.
This is shaping up to be intriguing.
Matches gone to extra time
Below are the fixtures which are heading to an extra 30 minutes because 90 minutes couldn’t separate them.
Birmingham 0-0 Plymouth
Hull City 2-2 Everton
Swansea City 1-1 Southampton
Full time – Chelsea 5-1 Chesterfield
An expected convincing victory in the end for the boys in blue but Chesterfield can go home with their heads held high knowing that they scored against the champions of Europe.

Goal! That should be that!
A second hat-trick of the day has been completed by Emiliano Marcondes in the strip of Bournemouth who has surely secured a fourth round spot for his side.
Jamal Lowe’s shot was initially parried out by Dillion Barnes but it fell to the feet of Marcondes who had a six-yard tap in.
Yeovil 1-3 Bournemouth
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THE FA Cup third round is here!The first two rounds of the competition have been and gone, and now the big boys have joined the party.
Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man City all enter at this stage, as do the rest of the Premier League clubs.
City got their campaign underway on Friday night with a 4-1 win over Swindon Town.
And today there are 21 more FA Cup fixtures on tap for fans to enjoy.
Results

FT: Swindon Town 1-4 Manchester City
FT: Millwall 1-2 Crystal Palace
FT: Bristol City 0-1 Fulham (AET)
FT: Burnley 1-2 Huddersfield Town
FT: Coventry City 1-0 Derby County
FT: Hartlepool United 2-1 Blackpool
FT: Mansfield Town 2-3 Middlesbrough

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First 45 stats – Leicester 2-1 Watford
The tie of the day hasn’t disappointed with it providing three goals in the first half.
It looked as if the holders were going to run away with this one but the Hornets have clawed their way back into this one and not much separates the sides at the interval.

Half time scores around town

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Goal! Kidderminster were so close yet so far!
Kidderminister Harriers are the lowest ranked club left in the competition and they were minutes from getting to half-time level against Reading but George Puscas popped up with a goal.
Drinkwater’s fine delivery was cushioned down by Dele-Bashiru which enable Puscas to run onto a loose ball and smash it home.
Kidderminster 0-1 Reading
Goal! Barnsley double their lead!
Jordan Williams makes it two at the Oakwell Stadium after some confusion at the back post with the Barrow defenders.
That is probably the tie over unless a miracle happens.
Barnsley 1-0 Barrow
40. It’s all going wrong for Barrow who are a goal behind and currently find themselves a man down after Tom Brading raised his foot too high in a challenge on Romal Palmer.
A real uphill battle for the visitors indeed.
Goal! Bristol Rover grab the equaliser!
Paul Coutts dispatched home a penalty as a result of a foul by the goalkeeper on Coutts himself.
Peterborough 1-1 Bristol
Goal! Brentford make Port Vale pay!
Premier League side Brentford have taken the lead away at Port Vale and it has been well deserved after all the pressure they have inflicted.
After some fine build-up play, Marcus Forss collected the ball and smashed it home leaving the keeper with no chance.
Port Vale 0-1 Brentford
Goal! Talk about bouncing back! Watford are up and running!
Joao Pedro with a delightful chip of his own has cut the deficit in half and the Hornets are right back in this match.
Leicester 2-1 Watford
He is getting them madd
James Maddison making it two to the good for Brendan Rodgers’ men.

Goal! And its two for the Foxes!
Marc Albrighton played it into Ademola Lookman who then directed an intricate pass to find James Maddison and the Englishman dinked the ball over Daniel Bachmann in the Watford goal.
Brilliant build-up play, the holders are off to a flier.
Leicester 2-0 Watford
Goal! Peterborough have taken the lead!
The home side strike first in their match against Bristol Rovers through Sammie Szmodics putting them 1-0 up.
It was an inital great pass from Norburn and Szmodics was on hand to capitalise on Belshaw making a mistake.
Peterborough 1-0 Bristol
Newcastle 0-0 Cambridge – Chance squandered!
22. Joelinton did ever so well to beat a couple of defenders before baring down on goal but instead of shooting, the forward tried to find his strike partner Saint-Maximin and it rolled out for a goal kick.
That’s another chance gone begging but the hosts are knocking on the door.
Newcastle 0-0 Cambridge
19. Another Premier League side who are in action this afternoon is the richest club in the world Newcastle United but they are currently being held by League One side Cambridge.
Allan Saint-Maximin had the chance to grab the opener if he was about three foot taller.
Leicester 1-0 Watford
18. The Foxes are in cruise control at the moment even with a number of first team players missing but Watford are still in this game.
The Hornets just need to make sure that they don’t go two down otherwise it’s problems.
Goal! Boreham Wood have first blood!
The magic of the FA Cup has struck against as Boreham Wood take the lead against League One side AFC Wimbledon.
And its Tyrone Marsh who has got himself on the scoresheet.
Full time – Bristol 0-1 Fulham
The visitors hang on to win the Championship derby and progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Goal! Fantastic start for the holders!
The man who scored the Foxes’ last goal to clinch the trophy, opens up their account after Mike Dean spotted a foul on Vestergaard by Sierralta.
VAR did have a look at it but Mike Deans decision wasn’t going to get changed. The referee even uttered through his lips that he is never wrong.
Leicester 1-0 Watford
Leicester 0-0 Watford – Penalty to Leicester!
Bristol 0-1 Fulham – Extra time
120. This game is in the dying stages and Fulham are hanging on for a fourth place spot in the FA Cup.
Can they do it?
Second round of games update
All the 15:00pm games are officially under-way including the Premier League blockbuster between Leicester City and Watford.
Keep refreshing people because we may be spoiled for a lot of goals as there are ten matches happening at the same time.
Man of the match
Michael Olise’s role in this win was incredible and here some of his quotes from the post-match presser.
It was a tough start to the game, always going in the air [the ball] fighting and at half-time we said we need to respond and show our fight and that is what we done in the second half.
I think we just played, done what we know and our quality shone through.Michael OliseITVSport
Full 90 in numbers – Millwall 1-2 Crystal Palace
The Lions did put up a fight in the second half but overall, the Premier League quality of Patrick Vieira’s men enabled them to secure the victory.

Goal! Finally the breakthrough for Fulham!
Super sub Harry Wilson has come on to grab a goal for Fulham in the first half of extra time.
The Welshman cut inside from the right hand side and hit the ball with his left foot which found its way into the net.
Bristol 0-1 Fulham
Full time – Millwall 1-2 Crystal Palace
South London is Crystal Palaces’ as they hold on to pip Millwall for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Full time – Hartlepool 2-1 Blackpool
Fight, heart and determination was all the things Hartlepool United needed to overcome their visitors which is what they did.
A well deserved victory for the hosts.

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