Summary

  • Use play icon at the top of page for live coverage from Banks's Stadium

  • Walsall are 11th in League Two, while Leicester sit 14th in Premier League

  • Walsall's best FA Cup runs have seen them reach round five, last in 2002–03

  • Leicester won the competition for the first time in 2021

  1. 'FA Cup means everything to Accrington'published at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Accrington v Leeds (12:30 GMT)

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    Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman, speaking to 5 Live on what the FA Cup means to him:

    "The FA Cup has been close to my heart all the way through my life. When I was growing up, I remember going to watch Liverpool and there were three replays against Arsenal. Liverpool went out and I was distraught.

    "Even the bigger teams in League One, the FA Cup might not mean as much to them because the financial implications do not matter to them. For Accrington, this has been a really big financial injection.

    "Accrington would not be where they are without the FA Cup. We beat Huddersfield live on the BBC in 2003 and the money that we made from that enabled us to go full-time.

    "Without going full-time, we wouldn't be able to get into the Football League never mind League One. That's how important the FA Cup has been for us."

  2. Will Flynn deliver another upset?published at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Walsall v Leicester (12:30 GMT)

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    Leicester have only lost one of their nine FA Cup ties against a team from the fourth tier of English football - that defeat was against Newport County in 2018-19, who were then managed by current Walsall boss Michael Flynn.

  3. 'We're taking it very seriously'published at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Accrington v Leeds (12:30 GMT)

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    Leeds United Jesse Marsch talking to BBC One: "It is now coming together. We feel strong on the inside - the process we wanted to start quicker is slowly coming into place."

    On Accrington Stanley: "They are a team that are physical and like to play direct. They have lots of long throws, free-kicks, set pieces - they like to put a lot of actions into their attacking box. They have energy and spirit and we need a good start."

    On Georginio Rutter: "I just want him to play with the quality we know he has and confidence. We'll use him like a second striker at times. Him and Patrick [Bamford] have had a good week together. I doubt he’ll make it through the 90 but I think he’ll show well today."

    How important is the FA Cup? "If this was a Premier League match it would look similar [in terms of team we picked]. Some people needed a break this week but they’ll be ready from the bench. We’re taking it very seriously."

  4. Postpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Accrington v Leeds (12:30 GMT)

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    This is Leeds United’s first FA Cup fourth round tie since 2016-17, when they lost 1-0 at non-league Sutton United. They haven’t reached the FA Cup fifth round since 2015-16 under Steve Evans, eliminating Bolton in that season’s fourth round.

  5. Saddlers plotting cup shockpublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Walsall v Leicester (12:30 GMT)

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    Brendan Rodgers turned 50 this week but Walsall boss Michael Flynn wants to make it a week to forget for the Leicester manager.

    The Saddlers - 11th in League Two - are desperate to deliver a memorable win for their fans at a sold-out Poundland Bescot Stadium.

    "As much as I would like to wish Brendan a happy 50th birthday, I hope it’s one where he remembers it by us beating his side," said Flynn.

    "We’ve got a game plan and hopefully it works and the players keep switched on for the duration of the game."

  6. 'I bore myself'published at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Accrington v Leeds (12:30 GMT)

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    Long-serving Accrington boss John Coleman is asked what he will say to his players before facing Leeds:

    "There are only so many times you can say after 1,200 games. I bore myself to be honest.

    "We're realists. We haven't got our head in the clouds. We're not going to be as good as Leeds. Leeds have good players and they are Premier League players who earn a lot of money.

    "But when it comes down to it, they have got two arms and two legs like us."

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    Satwant: Up the Saddlers! Great FA Cup run by Walsall. We've got genuine owners who want to see the club grow and prosper.

  8. From Walsall to Southamptonpublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    Head over to 5 Sports Extra for radio commentary of Walsall v Leicester at 12:30 GMT followed by Southampton v Blackpool at 15:00.

  9. Ten Premier League clubs outpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    FA Cup highlights: Nathan Ake scores FA Cup winner as Man City edge Arsenal

    Everyone is gunning for an upset this weekend, right?

    Nine Premier League clubs fell on third-round weekend including Aston Villa, embarrassed at home by League Two Stevenage.

    Arsenal became the 10th top flight club to exit the competition on Friday after the most successful club in the history of the FA Cup lost 1-0 at Manchester City.

    And at least one more Premier League club will go out this round. That's because Brighton and Liverpool meet on Sunday.

    Read: Ake edges Man City past Arsenal in FA Cup.

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    'Accrington Stanley, Who Are They?'published at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    Kobra Kev: Can anyone else late forties and above not think of Accrington Stanley being pronounced in anything other than a scouse accent? Now, where’s my milk?

  11. Nevin at Accringtonpublished at 11:48 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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  12. Four live commentariespublished at 11:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    It's wall-to-wall FA Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live.

    There are FOUR live commentaries today starting with Accrington-Leeds at 12:30 GMT followed by Fulham-Sunderland at 15:00.

    Then it's back up north for Preston-Spurs at 18:00 before the late kick-off between Manchester United-Reading at 20:00.

    Will Reading boss Paul Ince spring a surprise against the club where he won the FA Cup twice as a player?

  13. Team news - Maddison starts for Leicesterpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Walsall v Leicester (12:30 GMT)

    The breaking team news from Walsall is that James Maddison starts for Leicester.

    It's his first start since the World Cup.

    Brendan Rodgers has picked a strong team with only three changes from their last Premier League game. Patson Daka starts up front of Jamie Vardy who is not in the Leicester squad.

    New signing Victor Kristiansen is on the bench.

    Leicester XI: Iversen, Castagne, Amartey, Faes, Thomas, Mendy, KDH, Tielemans, Maddison, Barnes, Daka

    Walsall are a form side in League Two but are without suspended defender Manny Monthe, top scorer Danny Johnson who has been recalled from his loan spell by Mansfield and midfielder Liam Kinsella. Kinsella has an ankle injury.

    Walsall XI: Evans, White, Gordon, Daniels, Knowles, Williams, Comley, Maddox, Hutchinson, Low, Willmott.

  14. Walsall on Red Buttonpublished at 11:42 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    You can watch today's lunchtime tie between Walsall and Leicester over on the Red Button at 12:30 GMT.

  15. Team news - Rutter makes first Leeds startpublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Accrington v Leeds (12:30 GMT)

    Accrington Stanley make two changes from their 1-0 third-round replay win over non-league Boreham Wood on Tuesday.

    Defender Michael Nottingham and attacking midfielder Dan Martin drop out with Rosaire Longelo and Aaron Pressley coming in.

    Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Loneglo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

    Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

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    Leeds United make six changes from their 0-0 draw in the Premier League against Brentford last Sunday.

    Illan Meslier, Robin Koch, Maximilian Wober, Marc Roca and Jack Harrison keep their places.

    January signing Georginio Rutter makes his first start, and will play alongside Patrick Bamford.

    Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

    Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

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  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    An early start for Sunderland and Blackpool fans to get to their 3pm games at Fulham and Southampton respectively.

    Let us know where you're off to and where today's shocks are going to take place. Better still, send us a pic and we'll publish the best.

  17. Watch three games on BBC Onepublished at 11:34 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    BBC One is showing three live games this weekend including two today.

    Accrington Stanley v Leeds United, 12:30 GMT.

    Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur, 18:00.

    Sunday

    Wrexham v Sheffield United, 16:30.

  18. 'I can't wait'published at 11:32 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Walsall v Leicester (12:30 GMT)

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    Walsall boss Michael Flynn, speaking on The Friday Football Social: "It's a massive opportunity. We've got the biggest crowd in Walsall's history [at Bescot Stadium] coming to this. Let's try and give them something to remember.

    "We're going to give it our best shot and believe in what we do. The biggest thing for me is that the supporters enjoy it and want to come back. I can't wait."

  19. Today's menupublished at 11:28 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

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    Accrington Stanley v Leeds 12:30 GMT

    Walsall v Leicester City 12:30

    Blackburn v Birmingham 15:00

    Bristol City v West Brom 15:00

    Fulham v Sunderland 15:00

    Ipswich Town v Burnley 15:00

    Luton v Grimsby 15:00

    Sheff Weds v Fleetwood 15:00

    Southampton v Blackpool 15:00

    Preston v Tottenham 18:00

    Man Utd v Reading 20:00

  20. Magic of the FA Cuppublished at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2023

    Good morning!

    Tinfoil FA Cups? Tick. Please Can I Have Your Shirt cardboard signs? Tick. Dreaming of a giant-killing? Tick.

    The magic of the FA Cup is upon us once more and there are potential upsets at every turn with 11 fourth-round ties taking place over the next few hours.

    Will League Two Walsall shock 2021 winners Leicester? Leeds face a tricky test at League One Accrington Stanley, while Preston are hoping to upset eight-time winners Tottenham at Deepdale.

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