FA Cup Third Round Results and Reports

The FA Cup third round has concluded, with several thrilling matches and unexpected upsets. The round saw Premier League giants like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Leicester City take on lower-division teams, while other top-flight clubs faced off against fellow Premier League opponents.

Liverpool Cruise Past Accrington

Liverpool kicked off their FA Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley. Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns, and Federico Chiesa scored the goals for the Reds, who dominated the match from start to finish.

Chelsea Thrash Morecambe

Chelsea also secured a comfortable victory, thrashing Morecambe 5-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ attacking prowess was on full display as they scored five goals without reply.

Brighton and Leicester City Register Impressive Wins

Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City also registered impressive victories, with the Seagulls winning 4-0 against Norwich City and the Foxes thrashing Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 6-2.

Blackburn Cause Upset Against Middlesbrough

In one of the upsets of the round, Blackburn Rovers defeated Middlesbrough 1-0. The victory marked a significant scalp for the Championship side, who will be looking to build on this momentum in the next round.

Wolves and Bournemouth Secure Away Wins

Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth secured impressive away victories, with the Wolves winning 2-1 against Bristol City and the Cherries thrashing West Bromwich Albion 5-1.

Birmingham City and Plymouth Secure Narrow Wins

Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle secured narrow victories, with the Blues winning 2-1 against Lincoln City and the Pilgrims defeating Brentford 1-0.

Nottingham Forest Progress to Next Round

Nottingham Forest secured a 2-0 win against Luton Town, booking their spot in the next round of the FA Cup.

Full FA Cup Third Round Results