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Live Reporting

Alex Hoad

All times stated are UK

  1. Post update

    Chesterfield v Portsmouth (12:15 GMT)

    The pre-match photos are done.

    The captains have met in the centre circle.

    We are moments away from kick-off between Chesterfield and Portsmouth.

    The stadium is packed.

  2. The sprightly Spireites

    Chesterfield v Portsmouth (12:15 GMT)

    Chesterfield fan holds trophy

    It is absolutely worth recognising just how good Chesterfield have been so far this season.

    They are top of the National League and have lost only one game this campaign.

    And they have been dominating their opponents.

    They have conceded just one goal in their last five games in all competitions whilst scoring 16 themselves.

    Paul Cook's side travel nowhere without their shooting boots and the Spireites are playing like a team destined for a return back to the English Football League.

  3. The return of ex-Pompey boss Paul Cook

    Chesterfield v Portsmouth (12:15 GMT)

    Paul Cook in charge at Pompey.
    Image caption: Portsmouth secured promotion to League One in April 2017 under Paul Cook who is now the boss at Chesterfield

    Chesterfield manager Paul Cook guided Portsmouth to promotion to League One in 2017.

    But soon after the celebrations had died down at Fratton Park he jumped ship.

    BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth Commentator Andy Moon has been looking back at Pompey's Paul Cook years, it's well worth a look, you can read it here.

  4. Meeting of the high-fliers

    Chesterfield v Portsmouth (12:15 GMT)

    Portsmouth boss John Mousinho arrives at ground

    Both Chesterfield and Portsmouth are flying high this season.

    The Spireites are top of the National League and Pompey are top of League One - both are big favourites to earn promotion.

    Chesterfield, who didn't even qualify for FA Cup proper in 2019-20 and 2020-21, have made in-roads in the competition the last two seasons making the third round on both occasions.

    Portsmouth still haven't lost a game this season in 90 minutes - their only defeat came on penalties in the EFL Cup - and they have a confidence and swagger about them.

    Pompey have won the FA Cup twice, most recently in 2008, and they made the third round of this competition last season and the last 16 in 2020.

    The teams might be leagues a part on paper but Chesterfield are playing like they belong back in the EFL so this is by no means nailed-on for Pompey.

    Looking forward to this one.

  5. Where were Saturday's shocks?

    FA Cup first round

    Eighth-tier Ramsgate made it through to the second round for the first time in their history by beating National League Woking 2-1.

    If Cray Valley Paper Mills fail to beat Charlton later on, Ramsgate will be the lowest-ranked side left in the competition.

    In an extraordinary game at the County Ground, National League Aldershot went 7-0 up at League Two Swindon before running out 7-4 winners.

    And sixth-tier Scarborough suffered heartbreak as League Two Forest Green scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the wonderfully named Flamingo Land Stadium. The replay will be on Tuesday week.

    Forest Green celebrate equaliser
  6. Hello and welcome

    Chesterfield v Portsmouth (12:15 GMT)

    Portsmouth fans with thumbs up

    Good afternoon football fans and welcome along to another super day of FA Cup action.

    What a slate of games we had yesterday and there were some absolute scenes at the final whistles.

    How about National League side Aldershot toppling League Two Swindon.

    And the pitch invasion from fans after Ramsgate, from the eighth tier, won to make the second round for the first time in club history.

    You love to see it.

    We've got five games to bring you this afternoon starting with National League leaders Chesterfield hosting League One leaders Portsmouth.

    A cracking game to start us off, so keep it here and take us with you on the BBC Sport app if you're on the move.