Summary

  • First quarter-final goes to replay

  • Both teams in Monday's semi-final draw

  • Aston Villa v West Brom (17:30 GMT)

  • Watch Final Score via 'live coverage'

  1. Postpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    That's all from me. We'll be powering up a dedicated live commentary on today's second FA Cup game - Aston Villa v West Brom - at 17:00 GMT, and don't forget you can follow live coverage of the Premier League and Championship right now as well.

    Cheerio for now.

  2. Manager reactionpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Reading boss Steve Clarke, speaking to BT Sport: "We hit the post twice and on another day we could have maybe nicked it 1-0. There was never really a moment in the game when I was worried. I think both teams will fancy their chances in the replay, so let's get it on."

  3. When's the replay?published at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Bradford and Reading will lock horns once again on Monday 16 March in the replay at the Madejski Stadium. Reading have home advantage, but you would not rule Bradford out of anything. All to play for.

  4. Postpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    BBC Final Score

    So we don't know who the first team definitely into the FA Cup semi-finals will be, but will there be a winner in the Aston Villa and West Brom tie? That game kicks off at 17:30 GMT and you can watch it on Match of the Day Live.

    For now, Final Score is well under way where you can catch all the goals as they go in. Join Jason Mohammad, Kevin Kilbane and Stuart Pearce on the Red Button and online from 14:30 GMT and the programme is also live on BBC One from 16:30 to 17:00 GMT - except in Scotland where viewers can watch Sportscene.

    We also have dedicated live text commentary on the Premier League game between QPR and Tottenham, and another on the Football League. Plenty for you to get your teeth into.

  5. Player reactionpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Bradford striker Jon Stead on BT Sport: "It was a dogfight. Two teams going at it 100% and it was a proper cup tie. We are disappointed. We feel we can do better than we showed today.

    "We have done half a job but we have huge belief that we can still go through in the replay."

  6. Manager reactionpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson, speaking to BT Sport: "We have to give Reading credit they came here and made it very difficult with the extra man in midfield but I thought our lads did excellent. They were very professional and made sure we stayed in the game.

    "I thought we got a bit of momentum in the second half and were the team in the ascendancy. We look forward to the replay."

  7. Join the debate at #bbcfacuppublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Simon Latson:, external Survived the ploughed field. Wait to see what we can do on an actual football pitch!

  8. Postpublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Chris Waddle at Valley Parade
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Bradford played the conditions well, especially the second half. First half it wasn't really a match: you hit the ball forward and we'll hit the ball forward.

    "Reading have come and done a job. Their game plan was not to lose today, and it has worked. Back at the Madejski, it's a better surface and Reading should win it. Bradford might be in the same division as Reading next season so there is not much between the sides, but playing at home you should win.

    "We came here anticipating a shock maybe. Both teams were evenly matched and the pitch was great leveller today."

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Steve Wilson
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    YakubuImage source, Getty Images

    "A great cup tie, really, really tightly contested as both sides gave their all. Three attempts hit the woodwork and what a hotly contested quarter-final this was. Both teams go into the draw for the last four but neither are through yet."

  10. Postpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Alex Pearce is back on the pitch with a fresh pair of shorts and shirt on. Time is quickly running out for a winner though.

  11. Postpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Alex Pearce receives treatment and is eventually able to walk to the edge of the pitch, where he strips off his shorts and shirt, which are covered in blood. Ironic cheers from the home fans as the Reading staff mop Pearce down.

    Bizarre scenes, but play continues.

  12. Postpublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Alex Pearce goes up to challenge for a ball with Francois Zoko and is on the wrong end of a nasty clash of heads. Blood is pouring from his nose and there is a pause in play. Reading have used all their subs, if he can't carry on they will have to continue with 10 men for the final few minutes.

  13. Postpublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Four added minutes. Will anyone be the FA Cup hero?

  14. Postpublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Bradford fans have been hugely vocal for most of the afternoon but a nervy silence has descended over Valley Parade now. The Bantams have the ball but Reading are defending well at the moment.

  15. Postpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Gary LiddleImage source, Reuters

    Bradford will really want to find a winner. They won't fancy taking this tie to Reading and they have three minutes to find a goal.

  16. Postpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Chris Waddle at Valley Parade
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "When that ball was bouncing around in the box there was an almighty scramble. The people around us thought it had gone in the net - I did as well - but somehow they kept it out.

    "That's all Reading have got at the minute, just the counter attack. It's been all Bradford."

  17. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    YakubuImage source, Getty Images

    A big scare for Bradford as Reading twice go close in quick succession. First, Oliver Norwood's floated free-kick hits the post before Yakubu fails to get a decent shot away from a great position as Bradford struggle to clear.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    ChalobahImage source, Getty Images

    Nathaniel Chalobah is not able to continue and he kicks off a flurry of changes. On comes Hope Akpan in his place while for Bradford, Francois Zoko is on for Billy Clarke and Mark Yeates takes the place of Billy Knott.

  19. Postpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Into the closing stages and there is a pause in play as Nathaniel Chalobah looks to be having a bit of trouble with his vision.

  20. Postpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2015

    Chris Waddle at Valley Parade
    BBC Radio 5 live

    On Yakubu coming on: "One thing you know - although I don't think he will enjoy the surface - is the song goes give him a chance and he will score. Let's hope he does."

    Five live commentator John Murray adds: "Yakubu looking strong shall we say. Those blue and white hoops not doing him any favours."