Football: The road to the 5th round of the FA Cup
As we approach the 5th round of the FA Cup...
Let's explore how we got to this stage and which team might be the favourite to win it.
Author - Admin
All of the articles linked below are from either European Super Football or Manchester Super News.
The big questions now are, will Manchester United retain the trophy? Will we see another all-Manchester final?
Fourth Round
Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Manchester City (report from Manchester Super News)
Manchester City survived a major FA Cup fourth-round scare, coming from behind to see off League One side Leyton Orient – despite conceding a stunning opener.
Plymouth Argyle 1 - 0 Liverpool
We all love a giant killing! Plymouth Argyle pulled off a classic FA Cup shock as the Championship’s bottom side sent Premier League leaders Liverpool crashing out in front of a raucous Home Park crowd.
Wigan Athletic 1 - 2 Fulham (report from Manchester Super News)
Rodrigo Muniz scored twice as Fulham held on to beat The Latics and reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Everton 0 - 2 Bournemouth
Everton handed Bournemouth a place in the FA Cup fifth round, marking the final FA Cup fixture ever to be played at Goodison Park.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2 - 1 Chelsea
Brighton staged an impressive comeback to knock Chelsea out of the FA Cup and secure their place in the fifth round.
Manchester United 2 - 1 Leicester City
Harry Maguire was the hero as he nodded home a dramatic stoppage-time winner to send FA Cup holders Manchester United into the fifth round, completing a comeback victory over Leicester City.
Third Round
Millwall 3 - 0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Millwall cruised past National League side Dagenham & Redbridge to secure a spot in the FA Cup fourth round, where they will face Leeds United.
Arsenal 1 - 1 Manchester United (Manchester United won 5-3 on penalties)
Probably the most dramatic FA Cup match of the season so far. Joshua Zirkzee sealed Manchester United’s place in the fourth round of the FA Cup by scoring the decisive penalty in a dramatic shootout victory over Arsenal, despite the Red Devils playing nearly an hour with 10 men.
Brentford 0 - 1 Plymouth Argyle
Morgan Whittaker scored a dramatic late winner as Plymouth Argyle, bottom of the Championship, stunned Premier League side Brentford to progress in the FA Cup.
Manchester City 8 - 0 Salford City (match report from Manchester Super News)
Manchester City breezed into the fourth round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 8-0 victory over League Two side Salford City at the Etihad Stadium, powered by a James McAtee hat-trick.
Leicester City 6 - 2 QPR
James Justin scored twice as Leicester City thrashed QPR at a foggy King Power Stadium, securing their place in the FA Cup fourth round.
Exeter City 3 - 1 Oxford United
League One side Exeter City made history by reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 44 years, defeating a heavily rotated Oxford United from the Championship.
Bournemouth 5 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
Bournemouth delivered a dazzling comeback to beat managerless West Brom 5-1 and secure their place in the FA Cup fourth round, with Dango Ouattara netting twice.
Fulham 4 - 1 Watford
Premier League side Fulham opened their FA Cup campaign in style, delivering a dominant performance to sweep aside second-tier Watford and book their place in the fourth round.
Everton 2 - 0 Peterborough United
Premier League strugglers Everton kickstarted life after Sean Dyche with a hard-fought victory over League One side Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.
Second Round
Leyton Orient 2 - 1 Oldham Athletic
Josh Keeley and Dan Agyei emerged as Leyton Orient’s saviours in a thrilling FA Cup clash, as they edged out non-league Oldham 2-1 after extra time to secure their spot in the third round.
Burton Albion 1 - 1 Tamworth (Tamworth won 4-3 on penalties)
National League side Tamworth stunned League One strugglers Burton Albion by knocking them out of the FA Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.
First Round
Notts County 5 - 1 Alfreton Town
Notts County staged a comeback to avoid an FA Cup upset, ultimately securing a 5-1 win over Alfreton.
Former winners in Huddersfield Town have been dumped out by part-timers Tamworth, 57 places below them in the football pyramid.
4th Qualifying Round
Bury FC were back in this season's competition. It was heartbreak for their fans in the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Despite this, many of their fans will be glad to just have a team to support now after all their problems.
Eastleigh 0 - 1 Southend United
Southend United secured a dramatic Emirates FA Cup win against Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium, with Aribim Pepple’s late goal, just two minutes from time, sending the Shrimpers into the first round proper.
Aldershot Town 2 - 1 Bath City
A last-minute goal from Maxwell Mullins ensured the Shots' advancement to the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup, despite being reduced to 10 men. A determined Bath City side eventually succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the EBB Stadium.
Comments
Post a Comment