Watch highlights as Mario Lemina scores the only goal of the match to help Wolves beat Brighton and set up an FA Cup quarter-final against Coventry City.

Wolves have had a tough route to this phase, having knocked out Premier League sides Brentford and Brighton in rounds three and five respectively and Championship promotion contenders West Brom in another feisty derby in the fourth round.

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Wolves may have the status between these two Midlands rivals but it is Coventry's FA Cup win that is more recent.

The Sky Blues' 1987 Wembley triumph against Tottenham is still remembered fondly.

You would probably have to be in your 70s to have any clear recollection of Wolves' victory against Blackburn in 1960.

Manager that day was Stan Cullis, who has a stand at Molineux named in his honour and a statue outside.

Wolves have reached five semi-finals since then, losing every one.

Can they go all the way this season?

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Wolves will go into the FA Cup quarter-final at home to Championship club Coventry City as favourites - and will therefore take on a different role to when they most recently appeared at this stage of the competition.

On that Saturday night in March 2019, a raucous home crowd roared Nuno's Wolves to victory over Manchester United and sent them into the last four for the first time in 21 years.

Many say it is the loudest they have ever heard it at Molineux.

Gary O'Neil and his team would surely welcome that level of support once more as they bid to reach a Wembley semi-final in April, a feat that would turn what has been a great season so far into a really, really special one.

The effect of that backing has certainly been evident in Wolves' past two home matches. After taking the lead in the first two minutes of their fifth-round tie against Brighton, Wolves produced a solid defensive display to hold on to their 1-0 advantage with "Gary O'Neil's Barmy Army" a prolonged soundtrack in the closing stages.

Then on Saturday against Fulham, a tiring side shorn of several injured attackers found energy from the home faithful to secure another three Premier League points.

The wider football public might take another Wolves win for granted but, with the squad stretched and key players missing, it may not quite be that simple.

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Where can Coventry be exploited? The simple answer - in the midfield.

Despite his side chasing a play-off place once again, Mark Robins has been left with a depleted midfield due to big injuries to key players.

To say they've been stretched is no exaggeration.

Seven of the Sky Blues' midfielders have been sidelined with injuries at some point this season, with summer signing and fan favourite Tatsuhiro Sakamoto the most recent long-term absentee.

It was a slow, frustrating, start to the season but a ten-game unbeaten run from December to February propelled them into play-off contention.

And it is no co-incidence that during that time Ben Sheaf was holding the midfield and Robins had the options of Jamie Allen, Kasey Palmer, Callum O'Hare, Josh Eccles, January signing Victor Torp and Sakamoto at his dispense.

But Sheaf, who frequently wore the captain's armband in the absence of Liam Kelly, picked up a hamstring injury and Allen fractured his cheekbone, leaving a gaping hole.

On paper, the results have still remained largely positive, however from the stands it has at times been a painful watch. Recent defeats to West Bromwich Albion and Preston exposed their weaknesses and both battles were lost in the middle of the pitch.

It has been a far cry from the counter-attacking, high paced football of last season, which was driven by Gustavo Hamer and Viktor Gyokores.

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Former Fulham midfielder

Coventry City manager Mark Robins sets his side up to surprise you.

They have also been consistent for a long period of time now, so they could get closer than people expect.

Wolves will not want to go lightly either. Yes, they have a few players missing but Gary O’Neil’s side are looking to sneak into a European spot and I think it’s sensational that they are even in the top half of the Premier League. They will be going all out for the FA Cup because he will want to deliver a Wembley trip for those supporters.

And if you look at the competition, then why not? A big team is going to go out between Manchester City and Newcastle, then there’s Liverpool against Manchester United, so there is a pathway and a chance to get to a final.

You do not have a better chance of getting to a semi-final than playing against a Championship side at home. They must have been buzzing with that draw.

I think it will be a cracking game.

Simon Stone
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It is amazing the number of Wolves connected people I have bumped into around Molineux today who have played down their side's chances of success today.

Don't forget, Coventry are doing well in the Championship but Wolves are ninth in the Premier League and in the battle for a European spot.

Nevertheless, Gary O'Neil has taken up the theme in his programme notes: "We know we're going to be the favourites but I've seen quite a bit of Coventry lately and they play some fantastic stuff.

"There will be huge expectation on us but it won't be easy. They will fully believe they can get a result from us this afternoon."

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Coventry City boss Mark Robins said his side "know the magnitude of the task" as they prepare to play Wolves in an FA Cup quarter-final.

The Sky Blues, who won the competition in 1987, are one point outside the Championship play-offs and visit Wolves, ninth in the Premier League.

"There is no reason not to be excited about this, it is going to be a fantastic occasion," said Robins. To try and get a place at Wembley is a real big carrot.

"It is going to be a brilliant occasion, we know the magnitude of the task but we are going to go there and give it our all."

What a season it could be for Wolves and Gary O'Neil. One game away from Wembley and still very much in the hunt for European qualification via the Premier League.

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For Coventry they could also be having a magical campaign and are only one point off the Championship play-offs as they look to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001.

They need to end the season in the top six to have a chance to go up.

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Wolves are without two of their most effective attacking players in Pedro Neto and Matheus Cunha, who are both ruled out through injury.

With Hwang Hee-chan ruled out as well, it means 19-year-old local boy Nathan Fraser retains his place in attack.

It is Fraser's first FA Cup appearance since he scored in the third round replay victory against Brentford in January.

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Two changes for Wolves from the 11 that began the 2-1 win over Fulham a week ago as Toti and Tommy Doyle come in for Pedro Neto and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, with neither Neto nor Bellegarde in the matchday squad after picking up injuries.

Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo, Bueno, Kilman, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Gomes, M Lamina, Doyle, Sarabia, Fraser.

Subs: Bentley, Doherty, Traore, N Lemina. Holman, Barnett, Bueno, Chirewa, Chiwome.

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Coventry also make two changes following their 2-1 win at Watford last Saturday. In come Milan van Ewijk and captain Ben Sheaf with Victor Torp and Liam Kelly dropping to the bench.

Coventry XI: Collins, Kitching, Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Bidwell, Van Ewijk, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, Wright, Simms.

Subs: Wilson, Binka, DaSilva, Torp, O'Hare, Kelly, Andrews, Godden, Tavares.

Hello and thanks for joining us for BBC Sport's coverage of the first FA Cup quarter-final as Wolves entertain Coventry. Kick-off is at 12:15 GMT and you will be able to listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live in this very page.

The FA Cup has reached the quarter-finals stage and what a prize for the winners of the last-eight ties with places at Wembley up for grabs.

We have a tasty West Midlands derby to kick us off as Wolves take on Championship side Coventry City.

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