Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City 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.
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Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Ki-Jana Hoever.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Hand ball by Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton and Hove Albion).
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion).
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Stoke City. Daniel Johnson is caught offside.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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