Sheffield United vs Brighton LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Seagulls net five against Blades
Follow all the action from the fourth round tie at Bramall Lane
Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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:
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
James McAtee (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner following a fast break.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion).
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Webster.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Sheffield United. Cameron Archer is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
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