FA Cup third-round predictions - Lawro vs the YouTubers on every tie

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BBC Sport expert Mark Lawrenson

The FA Cup third round is famous for shocks and surprises - but who will provide them this year?

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson has taken a look at all 32 of this weekend's ties and given his verdict on who will make it into round four.

This week Lawro is up against a trio of YouTubers - Manchester City fan Alex from Blue Moon Rising TV,, external Tottenham supporter Barnaby from Spurred On, external and Arsenal fan Reev., external

Alex and Barnaby have both got involved in BBC Sport's No Guts, No Glory campaign to share their tales of the magic of the FA Cup while Reev will be behind the scenes of the BBC's coverage of West Ham v Man City on Friday, and posting material on his social media platforms telling his story of the FA Cup, external on behalf of the Football Association.

Media caption,

Blue Moon Rising's Alex remembers Man City's amazing comeback

All kick-offs 15:00 GMT unless otherwise stated.

Gap = how many league positions separate each team

Premier League v League Two

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred

On

SUNDAY

Liverpool v Plymouth (13:30 GMT)

68

0-0

2-0

3-1

4-0

3-1

This will be a great trip for Plymouth fans and will earn some money for the club too, but I cannot see them causing Liverpool many problems at Anfield.

Liverpool will make a lot of changes and I am expecting to see quite a few young players start for them, but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will put some experience in there too. Argyle are going well at the top of League Two and he will know he cannot take too many chances.

Liverpool obviously do not want a defeat but they will want to avoid a replay too because that would mean another road trip in what is already an extremely busy month for his side because of both legs of their EFL Cup semi-final.

Premier League v League One

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Bolton v Crystal Palace

29

0-0

1-2

0-2

1-1*

2-1

Millwall v Bournemouth

44

3-0

0-2

1-3

1-3

2-1

SUNDAY

Chelsea v Peterborough

51

4-1

3-0

3-0

4-0

2-0

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce will shuffle his team and use some fringe players but he will not want the indignity of being beaten at his former club Bolton, where he did so well between 1999 and 2007.

Wanderers are playing really well but they have got other things on their mind - they are second in League One and promotion is their priority.

Media caption,

YouTube's Reev gives his FA Cup predictions

Bournemouth will be too strong for Millwall and I am expecting Chelsea versus Peterborough to be pretty one sided in favour of the Premier League leaders.

Premier League v Championship

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Man Utd v Reading

17

4-0

2-0

1-1*

3-0

2-1

Norwich v Southampton

19

2-2

2-0

1-1*

1-2

2-0

Stoke v Wolves

25

0-2

2-1

2-0

2-0

2-2*

Watford v Burton

27

2-0

1-1*

2-0

2-1

1-1*

Preston v Arsenal

21

1-2

1-1*

0-3

1-4

0-2

West Brom v Derby

19

1-2

2-1

1-0

1-1*

0-1

SUNDAY

Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday

10

3-0

0-1

0-1

1-1*

1-1*

Tottenham v Aston Villa

29

2-0

2-0

4-0

3-0

3-1

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Reading are third in the Championship and flying. They have showed real resolve at times too, like they did when they came from 2-0 down to beat Bristol City last time out.

Media caption,

When Stam fell out with Man Utd & Sir Alex

It will be interesting to see how Royals boss Jaap Stam's return to Old Trafford goes but, even if Manchester United pick some of their fringe players, I would expect the holders to go through.

Stoke and Tottenham should also make pretty comfortable progress but I can see Norwich, Burton and Sheffield Wednesday causing some upsets.

Norwich boss Alex Neil had been under serious pressure but his side beat Derby last time out and he could go from zero to hero if they beat Southampton.

Burton are struggling in the Championship but they fight all the way and I can see them getting past Watford via a replay, as one of my shocks.

Media caption,

Spurred On's Barnaby predicts Spurs v Villa

I have not been convinced by Middlesbrough at home and Sheffield Wednesday are an attacking team who will cause them plenty of problems.

As for Preston against Arsenal, can I just pick my own team to win? I would just be happy if we give the Gunners a good game and got a replay. I think we will, because we are extremely competitive.

Premier League v Premier League

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

FRIDAY

West Ham v Man City

9

0-5

1-2

1-2

1-3

2-1

SATURDAY

Everton v Leicester

8

1-2

2-1

2-1

2-0

3-0

Hull v Swansea

1

2-0

1-1*

2-1

1-2

1-1*

Sunderland v Burnley

6

0-0

1-0

1-0

2-1

1-1*

* Away team to win at home in the replay

I have no idea what kind of teams Manchester City and West Ham will put out but, if both managers field weakened line-ups, I would fancy City to get through. It is the same with Everton against Leicester.

Media caption,

Blue Moon Rising's Alex predicts West Ham v Man City

Sunderland will be weakened for a different reason, because they have a shortage of fit players but I can see Burnley resting a few, so the Black Cats might just squeak through.

After their recent change of managers, it is a different situation for Hull and Swansea, who will both see the importance of winning their tie.

It will be Tigers boss Marco Silva's first game in charge while Paul Clement will want to build on Swansea's excellent win over Crystal Palace.

Championship v Non-league

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Brentford v Eastleigh

69

5-1

2-0

2-2*

2-0

3-1

Ipswich v Lincoln City

57

2-2

2-1

2-1

3-1

2-1

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Eastleigh had a cracking win over Swindon in round one but, since then, Ronnie Moore has left and Martin Allen has taken charge.

I don't see Allen helping them cause another upset because his old side Brentford play some nice football and score some good goals on their day.

Media caption,

Spurred On's Barnaby remembers Ricky Villa

Ipswich have not won back-to-back games all season and are not having a great time of things but Mick McCarthy's side never give up the ghost. It might be difficult for them against Lincoln, the National League leaders, but I still think they will get through.

Championship v League Two

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Blackpool v Barnsley

50

0-0

0-2

0-3

1-2

0-1

MONDAY

Cambridge v Leeds

36

1-2

0-2

1-2

0-2

1-2

Championship v League One

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Brighton v MK Dons

41

2-0

2-0

3-0

3-1

1-1*

Bristol City v Fleetwood

12

0-0

2-1

0-1

1-0

2-0

Huddersfield v Port Vale

35

4-0

3-0

3-0

3-1

2-0

Rotherham v Oxford Utd

12

2-3

1-1*

1-1*

1-1*

1-2

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Brighton are top of the Championship and promotion is the priority for them but I still think they will have too much for MK Dons.

I don't see Huddersfield or Bristol City having too many problems either, but Rotherham are rock bottom of the Championship and Oxford will fancy their chances.

Championship v Championship

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Birmingham v Newcastle

11

1-1

0-2

0-2

0-1

1-2

QPR v Blackburn

5

1-2

2-1

1-1*

1-1*

2-2*

Wigan v Nottingham Forest

3

2-0

1-1*

2-1

0-1

1-1*

SUNDAY

Cardiff v Fulham

9

1-2

1-0

1-2

1-3

1-0

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Birmingham have taken only one point from four league games since Gianfranco Zola took over as manager and I think their poor form will continue against Newcastle in the pick of the all-Championship ties.

League One v Non-league

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Barrow v Rochdale

50

0-2

1-1*

1-3

1-2

0-0*

Sutton v AFC Wimbledon

49

0-0

0-2

1-3

0-2

1-2

* Away team to win at home in the replay

I am at Holker Street with Football Focus on Saturday (at 12:00 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website) before Barrow take on Rochdale.

I just wonder if this game comes at the wrong time for Barrow, who had not lost for 23 games since August until they were battered by Gateshead on New Year's Eve, but maybe they had one eye on this tie.

There will be a fantastic atmosphere because the game is a 4,400 sell-out - Barrow's biggest crowd in 27 years - to see them try to get to the fourth round for the first time in their 116-year history.

It will not be easy for them, because Rochdale are going well at the top end of League One so even a draw would be a fantastic result for the National League side.

That would also mean Barrow earn more money from the replay, something I like to see the little clubs get out of the FA Cup.

Media caption,

FA Cup: Curzon Ashton 3-4 AFC Wimbledon highlights

Sutton and AFC Wimbledon are only five miles apart and, as well as it being a derby, Sutton play on a 3G pitch which will be a bit different for the League One side too.

But, having seen them in their amazing comeback to beat Curzon Ashton in round two, I am backing Wimbledon. They have got some very quick attackers and I think they will have too much for Sutton.

League Two v Non-league

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Wycombe v Stourbridge

74

2-1

2-0

4-1

3-0

1-1*

* Away team to win at home in the replay

Stourbridge are the lowest ranked team left in the competition, are unbeaten since October and are in the third round for the first time in their 141-year history.

The Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division side have had a great run but, sadly for them, I think it will end here against a Wycombe side who are in decent form themselves, and have won 10 out of their last 11 games in all competitions.

League Two v League Two

Gap

Result

Lawro

Blue Moon Rising TV

Reev

Spurred On

SATURDAY

Accrington Stanley v Luton

15

2-1

2-1

1-3

1-2

1-1

At least one League Two team will be in round four which is a good thing.

Accrington lost narrowly when they went to Kenilworth Road in November but their form has slumped in the last few weeks.

The pressure will be off Stanley on Saturday, however, and I have a feeling they will nick a win, leaving Luton to focus on trying to get promoted.

Lawro was speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.

LAWRO'S PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS

A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

Last time out, Lawro got six correct results, including one perfect score from 10 Premier League games, giving him a total of 90 points.

That was enough to beat comedian Arron Crascall, who managed four correct results with one perfect score for 70 points.

We are also keeping a record of the totals for Lawro and his guests (below), and showing a table of how the Premier League would look if all of Lawro's predictions were correct.

Total scores after week 20

Lawro

1,830

Guests

1,470

Lawro v Guests

P20

W13

D0

L7

SCORE

GUEST LEADERBOARD

150

Elis James

130

Boris Becker, Tim Vine

120

Robbie Williams

110

Michael van Gerwen

100

Joe Clarke

92

Lawro (average after 20 weeks)

90

Josh Franceschi, Colin Murray,

80

Nicole Scherzinger

70

Dave Bautista, Sam Burgess, Arron Crascall, Athletico Mince

60

Rick Astley

50

Charlie Sloth, Laura Kenny

40

Ed Balls

30

Blossoms, American hip-hop duo Run The Jewels

20

Lloyd Griffith

Lawro's best score: 160 points (week thirteen v Tim Vine)

Lawro's worst score: 30 points (week four v Dave Bautista)

+/- DENOTE POSITION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAWRO'S TABLE AND ACTUAL POSITION

POS

TEAM

P

W

D

L

PTS

+/-

1

Liverpool

20

15

5

0

50

+1

2

Man Utd

20

15

4

1

49

+4

3

Arsenal

20

14

6

0

48

+2

4

Man City

20

14

4

2

46

0

5

Chelsea

20

14

3

3

45

-4

6

Leicester

20

13

3

4

42

+9

7

Tottenham

20

12

6

2

42

-4

8

Everton

20

6

12

2

30

-1

9

West Ham

20

8

5

7

29

+4

10

Crystal Palace

20

6

6

8

24

+7

11

Stoke

20

6

5

9

23

0

12

West Brom

20

5

6

9

21

-4

13

Sunderland

20

4

6

10

20

+5

14

Middlesbrough

20

4

4

12

16

+2

15

Bournemouth

20

3

6

11

15

-6

16

Burnley

20

3

4

13

13

-4

17

Southampton

20

3

4

13

13

-7

18

Swansea

20

2

4

14

10

+1

19

Watford

20

2

4

14

10

-5

20

Hull

20

0

2

18

2

0

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