Yikes!

Cameron Hargreaves is brought down in the area Kyle McFadzean after a poor pass out from goal by Marko Marosi.

A very early chance for the visitors as Zain Westbrooke forces a great point-blank save from The Pirates' Jordi van Stappershoef.

We wondered why Rovers' were nicknamed The Pirates...someone responded "because they arghhhhhhhh!"

There's an early chance for Crewe's Callum Ainley but he scuffs his shot from the edge of the box.

Barnsley go up the other end but Harry Pickering uses his body well to get a foot in.

As expected, Sheffield United are well on top in these early stages against AFC Fylde.

What an opportunity for the non-league side though. An FA Cup tie against a Premier League side! A great start to the new decade.

That Chelsea kit is sooooo nice. They are enjoying the early possession at Stamford Bridge.

Here we go then! Nine games getting underway in the FA Cup. Where will the first goals come from?

Chelsea are wearing a commemorative kit today to celebrate 50 years since they first won the FA Cup.

The overall appearance will be a fitting tribute to the heroes of 1970, who were crowned champions at the old Wembley.

Robert Huth
Former Leicester defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

There was no way I could see Jonathan Woodgate being a manager when we played together [Middlesbrough and Stoke]. To say he is a funny guy is an understatement: he just didn't take life seriously at all. For him to take the job at Middlebrough, I was surprised. He's a local boy and I'm sure the chairman will give a bit more time and a bit more finance to improve the squad.

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There's playing the kids and then there's playing the kids...

Tony Ross: I grew up loving the drama of the #FACup. Unfortunately, modern football has devalued this once great competition. You know the game is up when even #Championship #EFL teams make 10 changes to their starting lineup (#CHEFOR) #bbcfacup

And what about Aaron Henry!

It's worth keeping an eye on Charlton youngster Conor Gallagher, a 19-year-old midfielder on loan from Chelsea, who could come off the bench for today's game.

He's played 25 games for Charlton this season, scoring six goals and manager Lee Bowyer has been impressed.

"The kid’s doing so well, I don’t know how much more I can praise him. It’s not just what he brings in possession - his work-rate, he’s everywhere.

"He’s literally everywhere. He just does not stop working for the team and we’re lucky to have him. He’s a great player and Chelsea have got a good one there."

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Rob Green
Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

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You look at the Wayne Rooney deal at Derby and something doesn't quite sit right with me - but it is what it is. I'm sure he'll be a fantastic influence, in some respects, to the players when walking into that dressing room. In some sense Derby won't quite believe they've actually got a player of his calibre - former England captain and all-time scorer - in the dressing room, which can be brilliant. He's a big character and someone who will go in and speak his mind. It will be interesting to see how it pans out.

West Bromwich Albion

West Brom defender Dara O’Shea: "An FA Cup run can only help really, especially with a big squad because it gives all the lads minutes to improve and stay active for when called upon.

"When I was down at Hereford we went on a little FA Cup run, I think we got to the second round and earned a replay at Fleetwood - which was huge for the club then. That’s probably my best memory there."

VAR will be in use at Bramall Lane today, meaning AFC Fylde will become the first non-league team to use the system.

Hope they've been practising keeping those armpits and shoulders back in training.

In what is the first competitive meeting between Sheffield United and AFC Fylde, Blades boss Chris Wilder has changed his entire starting XI as he looks to rest his star players after the packed festive schedule.

AFC Fylde have reached the third round of the FA Cup for the first time and are the lowest-ranked club left in the competition.

But while this may, on paper, look like a walk in the park for the Blades, they were eliminated by non-league opponents in last season's third round, losing 1-0 to Barnet at Bramall Lane.

Will history repeat itself?

Barnsley are second bottom of the Championship table, three points from safety and fighting for survival.

They haven't won in three games but will be hoping to get a good win over League Two promotion hopefuls Crewe Alexandra.

Crewe come into the game off the back of successive victories, scoring seven and conceding two in those games.

They will be brimming with confidence so this could be an interesting match-up at Gresty Road!

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Bristol Rovers were the last team to book their place in the third round, Alex Rodman's goal sealing a 1-0 win at Plymouth Argyle in a second-round replay on 17 December.

Rovers' win was all the more impressive given boss Graham Coughlan quit hours before kick-off to join Mansfield Town, who play in the league below.

Former West Brom and Crystal Palace coach Ben Garner has since taken over. The last time Rovers made the third round was 2014, and on three occasions since they have been knocked out by non-league teams - Chesham (2015-16), Barrow (2016-17) and Barnet (2018-19).

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Northampton Town manager Keith Curle: "It’s excellent for the club and the changing room to still be in the FA Cup and we believe we can be very competitive going into the game.

"Every team you play against has weaknesses as well as strengths and Burton will be no different. They are a very good team and a very good football club with a good identity and a good manager who has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the game.

"We know that we can go there and be competitive. We think we can create chances against anybody and if we take those chances on our day we can beat anybody."

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