Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
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Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Stoke City. Souleymane Sidibe replaces Lewis Baker.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Pascal Groß with a cross following a set piece situation.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Adam Lallana replaces João Pedro.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Carlos Baleba replaces Lewis Dunk.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Luke McNally.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Hinshelwood.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Stoke City 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 4. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke.
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion).
Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Stoke City. Liam McCarron replaces Daniel Johnson.
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