Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Cambridge United in the FA Cup today.

This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.

While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.

Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 3, Cambridge United 2.

6 January 2024 15:49

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 3, Cambridge United 2. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Callum Brittain.

6 January 2024 15:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Attempt saved. Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal.

6 January 2024 15:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 15:46

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Bennett.

6 January 2024 15:45

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Attempt blocked. Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

6 January 2024 15:45

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 15:42

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Bennett.

6 January 2024 15:39

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Attempt blocked. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

6 January 2024 15:39

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 2, Cambridge United 2. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arnór Sigurdsson.

6 January 2024 15:37