FA Cup

FA Cup fifth round draw

Welsh side Swansea City will host Fulham in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Swansea eliminated holders Portsmouth in the fourth round with an impressive display, while Fulham were taken the distance by non league side Kettering. Derby County and Manchester United could meet for the second time in cup competition this season should … Read more

FA Cup 2008/09 Third Round Draw

The draw for the third round of the FA Cup has been made. Defending champions Portsmouth are up against Bristol City. Three all Premiership ties- Sunderland against Bolton, Hull vs Newcastle and Spurs vs Wigan. Histon, who shocked Leeds United in the second round, have drawn Swansea.

Here are the ties ( Bold indicates all Premiership ties)

    Portsmouth v Bristol City

    Sheffield Wed v Fulham

    Preston v Liverpool

    Birmingham v Wolves

    West Ham v Barnsley

    Middlesbrough v Barrow

    Hull v Newcastle

    Hartlepool v Stoke

    Chelsea v Southend

    Man City v Nottm Forest

    Cardiff v Reading

    Ipswich v Chesterfield/ Droylsden

    Charlton v Norwich

    West Brom v Peterborough United / Tranmere Rovers

    Torquay v Blackpool

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Can Cardiff City get into Europe next season ?

Cardiff City, the only non English club to win the FA Cup, may be able to play in Europe next season if they can lift the trophy by beating Portsmouth in Wembley. The Championship side eliminated giant-killers Barnsley, who had knocked out both Liverpool and Chelsea earlier, in the semifinals by beating them 1-0, with Joe Ledley scoring. The Bluebirds had also beaten Middlesbrough in the sixth round. Under FA rules, the winners of the FA Cup get a UEFA Cup spot. But as Cardiff are a Welsh side, the Football Association are apparently not willing to accept them as one of England’s representatives.

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