FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Tamworth vs Tottenham updates plus latest from Newcastle vs Bromley and Crystal Palace vs Stockport
THE FA Cup third round has produced some huge upsets so far - and plenty more could be on the cards today.
Tamworth, who are the lowest-ranked side left in the iconic competition, welcome Premier League giants Tottenham in one of Sunday's early kick-offs.
SunSport will bring you the very latest from all of today's FA Cup third round ties, including high-flying Newcastle's clash with League Two Bromley.
- Kick off times: 12pm/12.30pm/3pm/4.30pm
- Explainer: When is FA Cup 4th round draw?
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Tamworth team vs Tottenham
Tamworth XI: Singh, Cockerill-Mollett, Tonks, Milnes, Creaney, Morrison, Cullinane-Liburd, McGlinchey, Beck-Ray, Hollis, Crompton
Postecologu names strong side
Tottenham boss Ange Postecologu has made six changes to the side that beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night.
Three of the back four remain the same, with the only change being Sergio Reguilon replacing Djed Spence.
Brennan Johnson, Mikey Moore and Timo Werner make up a strong front-three.
The likes of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min are on the bench.
Hull vs Doncaster line-ups
Team news from our first FA Cup third round tie of the day has landed:
Hull XI: Rushworth, Giles, McLoughlin, Burns, Drameh, Alzate, Puerta, Slater, Vaughan, Kamara, Pedro
Doncaster XI: Sharman-Love, Sterry, Maxwell, Olowu, Molyneux, Broadbent, Street, Sbarra, Sharp, Bailey, McGrath
Volunteers help prepare the Lamb Ground
Yesterday, volunteers came together to help prepare the stadium for Tamworth's huge FA Cup third round tie with Tottenham at lunchtime.
The match is scheduled to get underway at 12.30pm GMT.
Pie's the limit
Daniel Levy has been invited for a pie and chips in Tamworth’s Portakabin boardroom.
Spurs’ millionaire chairman will watch Sunday’s David v Goliath FA Cup tie from one of the National League minnows’ 518 cramped plastic stadium seats.
It is a far cry from Levy’s luxurious, cushioned heated seat at Tottenham’s £1billion state-of-the-art ground.
And Lambs owner Bob Andrews insisted Levy will be brought “back down to earth” by the experience.
Draw Day!
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place TODAY!
Proceedings will begin following the conclusion of Arsenal's blockbuster clash with Man Utd.
The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.
FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.
Today's FA Cup fixtures
There are seven games happening today in the FA Cup including Tottenham's visit to non-league side Tamworth.
And of course, Arsenal vs Manchester United in a blockbuster clash at the Emirates.
We'll be bringing you all of the updates right here on SunSport.
- Hull City vs Doncaster - 12pm
- Tamworth vs Tottenham Hotspur - 12.30pm (ITV1 & ITVX)
- Newcastle vs Bromley - 3pm (BBC iPlayer)
- Arsenal vs Man Utd - 3pm (BBC One)
- Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers - 3pm
- Crystal Palace vs Stockport County - 3pm
- Southampton vs Swansea City - 4.30pm
FA Cup results continued
Exeter City 3-1 Oxford Utd
Norwich City 0-4 Brighton
Nott’m Forest 2-0 Luton Town
Reading 1-3 Burnley (AET)
Sunderland 1-2 Stoke City (AET)
Leeds Utd 1-0 Harrogate
Coventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed (AET)
(Coventry win 4-3 on pens)
FA Cup results yesterday
Birmingham 2-1 Lincoln City
Bristol City 1-2 Wolves
Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn
Liverpool 4-0 Accrington
Leicester 6-2 QPR
Bournemouth 5-1 West Brom
Brenford 0-1 Plymouth
Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe
More from Pep on Walker
Pep Guardiola admitted it is because the right-back hopes for a fresh start abroad.
Pep added: “Maybe I'm wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there's no-one in our job that doesn't want to be where they are who can perform.
“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn't mean it's going to happen because you never know.
“He has been our right back and given us something we haven’t had.
“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”
Walker to leave Man City
Pep Guardiola has said Kyle Walker wants to leave Man City THIS MONTH.
Guardiola made the revelation following City's 8-0 FA Cup triumph over neighbours Salford last night, which Walker did not feature in.
The City boss said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.
He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.
“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.”
FA's statement on VAR
The FA said in a statement: "Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the Fifth Round onwards.
"It has been agreed that VAR will be utilised for every match in the Fifth Round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium, and will not be in operation for the Third and Fourth Rounds.
"VAR has only been used in the Emirates FA Cup previously for matches at Wembley Stadium and at Premier League grounds due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation.
"This decision ensures that there is a consistent refereeing approach for all clubs taking part in the same stage of the competition."
Is VAR used in the FA Cup third round?
No. VAR is not being used in the FA Cup until the fifth round stage.
Previously VAR was used in the FA Cup in the third and fourth rounds, but only at Premier League stadiums due to "due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation."
When is the 4th round draw?
The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Sunday, January 12.
The draw will take place following the conclusion of Arsenal's blockbuster clash with Man Utd.
The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.
FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.
FA Cup third round results
Birmingham 2-1 Lincoln City
Bristol City 1-2 Wolves
Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn
Liverpool 4-0 Accrington
Leicester 6-2 QPR
Bournemouth 5-1 West Brom
Brenford 0-1 Plymouth
Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe
Exeter City 3-1 Oxford Utd
Norwich City 0-4 Brighton
Nott'm Forest 2-0 Luton Town
Reading 1-3 Burnley (AET)
Sunderland 1-2 Stoke City (AET)
Leeds Utd 1-0 Harrogate
Coventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed (AET)
(Coventry win 4-3 on pens)
Coventry City beat Sheff Wed 4-3 on penalties
Goal - Norman Bassette (Coventry) 4-3
That's it!
Bassette sends Coventry through as he drills it into the bottom corner.
Saved - Olaf Kobaki (Sheff Wed) 3-3
The keeper saves once again to deny the visitors.
He could be winning this match for Coventry today.
Goal - Jack Rudoni (Coventry) 3-3
Calmly slotted into the bottom corner.
No chance for the keeper with that one.
Goal - Shea Charles (Sheff Wed) 2-3
What a great penalty!
He drills it into the top corner to score.
Goal - Josh Eccles (Coventry) 2-2
His right-footed shot nestles in the bottom left hand corner.
They have seized the chance to get back into this shootout.
Penalty missed - Jamal Lowe (Sheff Wed ) 1-2
Oh my word, he skies it over the bar.
That could have put them in a winning position.
Saved - Jake Bidwell (Coventry) 1-2
His penalty into the bottom corner is saved.
Big chance for the visitors now.