There are EIGHT minutes added on at Ewood Park. Eight! Largely due to a stoppage for an injury to Ben Marshall right at the start.

Mame Diouf is close to a super cross from Marko Arnautovic as the chances keep on coming.

You've got to score! Josh King down the left for Blackburn, good ball in and it's on a plate for you Rudy Gestede. A message for you, Rudy.

But he somehow fluffs his shot, kicking the ground more than the ball. A real, real chance in a breathless first half.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts
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"I don't think there is any malicious intent in the challenge from Stephen Warnock (see 15:39) but it is stupid - that would be fair to say. It's been a very entertaining game. Derby have opened up Reading on more that one occasion but Adam Federici's pulled off some very good saves. I played with him at Reading. He is a fantastic goalkeeper, and almost an obsessive trainer. I've never seen anybody work as hard as him."

Derby get away with one here! Richard Keogh blocks a shot from Danny Williams, the ball hits him on the hip but then bounces up onto his outstretched arm. The Reading players mass around referee Craig Pawson, but he's having none of it.

Former Wales striker John Hartson
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"Both teams have gone close to scoring the second of the game, but Blackburn have got it. Rudy Gestede wins the initial header but Josh King is in a really good position and gets the faintest of final touches to score the goal. That's a great one for young strikers - that little position in front of the goalkeeper on a set-piece will get you half a dozen goals a season."

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield
BBC Radio 5 live at Ewood Park

"Blackburn have equalised after their best move of the game, from the corner. There was a bit of a lull in Stoke's marking, Shane Duffy got the ball in initially and Josh King was no more than two yards away from goal with the header.

"We said it a few minutes ago, we've got a cup tie on our hands - and it all came from those challenges inside their own box. Winning the 50-50 tackles gave the fans a lift."

Not the debut Stephen Warnock was hoping for! The former England full-back is off, getting a second yellow card for following through in a challenge. There wasn't much contact but evidently enough. Not in the script for the Rams.

Pat Murphy
BBC Radio 5 live

"I wonder if Randy Lerner knows what he has let himself for. Tim Sherwood does not suffer fools gladly and I doubt he would hold his tongue too much and one or two player may get a few rough words. He has worked with academies before at Tottenham, Villa will like that but I wonder who his coaches will be?

"QPR's current manager Chris Ramsey is a loss to him, he helped him greatly at Tottenham, as did Les Ferdinand so who will he bring in?

"It won't be dull at Villa Park."

You can't beat a goal from a corner. Stoke opened the scoring from one earlier and now Blackburn level in similar fashion. Shane Duffy wins a commanding header and Josh King is in the right place in front of Stoke keeper Jack Butland to nod into the net.

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As entertaining a 0-0 as you'll see! Reading now go close as Simon Cox meets a sep cross from the left with a cracking volley, the connection was first-class, but he can't quite keep it down, skimming the top of the bar.

Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"Tim Sherwood is the new manager of Aston Villa. Wish him well, but he'll need the owner's enthusiasm to match his own."

Tim Sherwood has been appointed manager at Aston Villa, signing a contract at the club until summer 2018.

Will we get a breakthrough at the iPro before half-time? Derby go close twice in quick succession. First debutant Jesse Lingard hits a dipping, swerving shot from 20 yards which Adam Federici has to push away, and then Darren Bent at his best, a quick turn and shot from inside the area, and another good save from Federici.

Can Aston Villa recall Bent?

Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder

"Delighted for Tim Sherwood getting the job at Villa. They've got a man that can turn things around for that club!"

Tim Sherwood has been appointed manager at Aston Villa, signing a contract at the club until summer 2018.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis told BT Sport: "It was a good performance and I'm very pleased but there is still a long way to go, in the league and we need that bit of luck with the next draw.

"Things went our way and I'm really pleased for the players and, scoring four goals, all the punters who came to watch.

"Ideye Brown was fantastic. He is scoring goals and that takes the weight off your shoulders and he looks a good player."

Victor Moses was excellent in the last round at Rochdale too. As West Brom striker Ideye Brown is proving, confidence is sometimes all you need to shine.

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Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts
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"Mame Diouf will be disappointed with that. He tried to wrap his foot around the ball but couldn't connect and almost fell backwards. Victor Moses has been excellent for Stoke. It looks like Mark Hughes is really letting him express himself. He's looked dangerous today."

How are Stoke not 2-0 up?

Victor Moses cuts in from the left, his powerful drive is parried by Simon Eastwood onto Peter Crouch's shins. The big man can't steer it in and then Mame Diouf gobbles up the loose ball - only to fire over the top from six yards out!

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts
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"Blackburn are in this. Joshua King is causing Stoke's defence real problems when he runs into the channels. The home side have conceded one already but are starting to let their dominance be known now. I am sure Gary Bowyer will be really annoyed with the goal they conceded from the corner though."

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