Summary

  • RESULT: Leicester 1-2 Blackburn Rovers

  • RESULT: Bristol City 0-3 Man City

  • RESULT: Fulham 2-0 Leeds

  • RESULT: Stoke City 0-1 Brighton - Seagulls reach third quarter-final in six years

  1. 'Whoever wins will think they can go all the way'published at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Fulham v Leeds (19:45 GMT)

    Scott Minto
    Former Chelsea and West Ham defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    With Fulham being at home, people should think it is a home win. But it could go all the way to penalties.

    Both sides will look at the FA Cup and think if they can get through this evening they will have a great chance of going all the way.

  2. Brighton's impressive recruitmentpublished at 19:25 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Brighton

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at the bet365 Stadium

    Brighton's impressive worldwide recruitment policy sees 18-year-old Argentina Under-20 international Facundo Buonanotte make his full debut tonight.

    Albion have cast the net far and wide to bring in young players, with World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister the most obvious example.

    Manager Roberto De Zerbi is clearly not scared to give youngsters a chance.

  3. Postpublished at 19:25 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Brighton

    Chance for Brighton. Tariq Lamptey twists and turns to create space on the left side of the penalty area and it is met by a stooping diving header from Facundo Buonanotte.

    It bounces off the knees of Jack Bonham and away for a corner. That finds the head of Jan Paul van Hecke and he heads over the top.

  4. Wembley 'a real possibility' for Fulhampublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Fulham v Leeds (19:45 GMT)

    Fulham have "a real possibility" of returning to Wembley, according to BBC Radio London sports editor Phil Parry.

    The Cottages face Leeds United, aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.

    "Leeds are more worried about their league status - it was a big league win for them under Javier Gracia at the weekend [against Southampton]. They are fourth bottom, so still there or thereabouts," Parry told The Far Post podcast.

    "The FA Cup is a chance for Fulham. If they can get into the quarter-finals - maybe avoid a serious test - they have a real possibility of returning to Wembley."

    Former Premier League defender Steve Brown added: "If you say to Leeds you can get to the FA Cup final or get relegated, they would stay in the Premier League, so I think they are going to make changes. I think Fulham can afford a loss in the league bcause of their fantastic form all season.

    "I see them as favourites for the cup tie, and once you get to the later stages, who knows? Big clubs are concentrating on other things."

  5. Postpublished at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Brighton

    Tyrese Campbell of Stoke has the first shot of the game after taking on Lewis Dunk, who ends up slipping over.

    It's from a tight angle and Campbell looks to finish at the near post but Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele sticks out a big right hand and is able to keep the ball out of the net.

    Decent save.

  6. 'Foxes never quit'published at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Leicester v Blackburn (19:30 GMT)

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at King Power Stadium

    The FA Cup, a competition that Leicester have recent history in, lifting the trophy just two years ago when they shocked Chelsea at Wembley.

    That Youri Tielemans stunner has just been shown on the big screens here, to warm applause from the supporters on a bitterly chilly night in the Midlands.

    Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanprabha says the club are entering a stage of the season "where a short run of good results can build a very positive platform for the final few months of the season".

    Brendan Rodgers' side certainly need it in the league, lying a lowly 14th in the table, while a good cup run will certainly boost morale.

    As the chairman says, "Foxes never quit".

  7. Postpublished at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke 0-0 Brighton

    Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma looks to chase on to a long ball forward but Stoke keeper Jack Bonham is alive to the danger, sprints out the box and launches the ball into the stands.

  8. 'A revelation'published at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke vs Brighton

    Karen Carney
    Former England midfielder on ITV

    I think Roberto De Zerbi has been amazing. He's been a revelation.

    Roberto De ZerbiImage source, Getty Images
  9. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:16 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton

    We have four games tonight, all with a staggered kick-off, so it's under way in the first of them as Stoke City take on Brighton.

  10. Minute's applause for John Motsonpublished at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at the bet365 Stadium

    The stadium is now paying tribute to legendary commentator John Motson.

    Minute's applause for John MotsonImage source, Getty Images
  11. 'Roberto de Zerbi has done such a fantastic job'published at 19:14 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15 GMT)

    Lyle Taylor
    Nottingham Forest striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Brighton haven't played for 10 days now so they are definitely favourites tonight and you'd expect them to win. They can use this as a bit of a springboard, they was unlucky to lose to Fulham in their last game.

    They create so many chances and they are such a fluid team to watch, Roberto de Zerbi has done such a fantastic job.

  12. 'Unbelievable'published at 19:11 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15 GMT)

    Karen Carney
    Former England midfielder on ITV

    Mitoma's unbelievable. I’m expecting a big performance from him tonight.

    Kaoru MitomaImage source, Getty Images
  13. 'He ticks all of the boxes'published at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15 GMT)

    Lee Dixon
    Former Arsenal and England defender on ITV

    I am surprised one of the bigger teams hasn't come in for Lewis Dunk. He ticks all of the boxes. His performances over recent seasons have been fantastic.

    Lewis DunkImage source, Getty Images
  14. Team news - De Bruyne & Phillips start for Man Citypublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Bristol City v Man City (20:00 GMT)

    Just the one change for Bristol City from their win over Hull.

    Nahki Wells replaces the cup-tied Anis Mehmeti.

    Bristol City XI: O'Leary, Tanner, Vyner, Kalas, Pring, James, Williams. Sykes, Scott, Bell, Wells.

    Subs: Haikin, DaSilva, Wilson, King, Taylor-Clarke, Morrison, Weimann, Thomas, Francois.

    Kevin de Bruyne is back from illness and Erling Haaland is on the bench as Manchester City make five changes from the side who beat Bournemouth at the weekend.

    Stefan Ortega, Kalvin Phillips, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez also come into the team.

    Manchester City XI: Ortega, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Phillips, De Bruyne, Silva, Mahrez, Foden, Alvarez.

    Subs: Ederson, Walker, Gundogan, Haaland, Grealish, Rodrigo, Gomez, Perrone, Palmer

  15. Seagulls head to Stokepublished at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15 GMT)

    Looks like a few Seagulls have made it to Stoke Simon. And everyone loves a tin-foil FA Cup, don't they?

    Brighton fansImage source, Getty Images
    Brighton fanImage source, Getty Images
    A tin-foil FA CupImage source, Getty Images
  16. Empty seatspublished at 19:06 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Stoke v Brighton (19:15 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at the bet365 Stadium

    I can’t lie. There are more empty seats than full ones at Stoke tonight.

    ...Image source, BBC Sport
    Image caption,

    Stoke

  17. Man City stadium expansion planpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Bristol City v Man City (20:00 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Manchester City intend to take the capacity of the Etihad Stadium over 60,000.

    The move to increase the North Stand by expanding the upper tier is the central part of an elaborate scheme which the club say will create ‘a best-in-class fan experience’ and turn the stadium into a ‘year-round entertainment and leisure destination’.

    It will include a fully covered fan zone, plus a museum, hotel and new club shop.

    The ideas have been opened for fan consultation at the stadium and three other locations in east Manchester.

    The Etihad Stadium is already the fifth biggest stadium in the Premier League but there is a gap of almost 7,000 from City to Arsenal, who are fourth on the list with 60,704.

    In 2021-22, City’s matchday revenue was £54m, significantly behind Arsenal’s £80m.

  18. Postpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Leicester City v Blackburn (19:30 GMT)

    Kelechi Iheanacho is the only Leicester player to score for them in the FA Cup this season with his two goals coming in 1-0 victories at Gillingham and Walsall.

    He's not starting this evening mind after being named as a substitute but definitely a handy man to have in reserve.

    Media caption,

    Highlights: Gillingham 0-1 Leicester City

    Media caption,

    FA Cup: Walsall 0-1 Leicester City: Kelechi Iheanacho sends the Foxes through

  19. Team news - Mitrovic back for Fulham; Bamford drops to Leeds benchpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Fulham v Leeds (19:45 GMT)

    Seven changes for Fulham which is slightly disappointing considering they do not play again until next Monday and are chasing a first FA Cup final appearance since 1975.

    The headline news is that Aleksandar Mitrovic is back from injury. He's got 11 goals this season.

    Fulham XI: Rodak, Cedric, Tosin, Ream, Robinson, Palhinha, Lukic, Andreas, Wilson, Solomon, Mitrovic.

    Subs: Tete, Duffy, Reed, Reid, Leno, Willian, Vinicius, Diop, Harris.

    Leeds make four changes to the side that won Javi Gracia's first game in charge.

    Patrick Bamford drops to the bench. Crysencio Summerville is back in the startling line-up.

    Leeds XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Ayling, Koch, Firpo, Adams, Roca, McKennie, Summerville, Rutter, Gnonto.

    Subs: Aaronson, Bamford, Harrison, Perkins, Gyabi, Robles, Monteiro, Fernandez, Gray.

  20. Blackburn's expansive style might suit Leicesterpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2023

    Leicester City v Blackburn (19:30 GMT)

    Chris Sutton's predictionsImage source, BBC Sport

    This should be a good game because Blackburn are doing well - unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, and fourth in the Championship. Rovers play some good football under Jon Dahl Tomasson too.

    Leicester, meanwhile, are in a relegation battle. We saw again when they played Arsenal at the weekend that, if James Maddison doesn't play, they just aren't creative enough.

    Blackburn's expansive style might suit Brendan Rodgers' side, though - if they take the game to Leicester, that makes it easier for the Foxes to open them up. The Premier League side also have home advantage.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1