Stoke City vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today.

This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham all included as well as the aforementioned Manchester duo - it’s those without silverware in recent years who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle United, Everton and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over six years despite European success.

Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but every team takes part: 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.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Stoke City vs Cardiff City

Attempt blocked. Emre Tezgel (Stoke City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

8 February 2025 15:04

Stoke City vs Cardiff City

Offside, Stoke City. Lewis Koumas is caught offside.

8 February 2025 15:04

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Attempt missed. Yousef Salech (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Aaron Ramsey with a cross following a corner.

8 February 2025 15:03

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Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Junior Tchamadeu.

8 February 2025 15:03

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Attempt blocked. Chris Willock (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rubin Colwill.

8 February 2025 15:03

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Attempt blocked. Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

8 February 2025 15:01

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First Half begins.

8 February 2025 15:00

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

8 February 2025 14:16

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8 February 2025 13:00