Follow live coverage as Sheffield United 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.
Sheffield United FC 0 - 1 Cardiff City FC
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:22Attempt saved. Louie Marsh (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alfie Gilchrist with a cross.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:19Goal! Sheffield United 0, Cardiff City 1. Cian Ashford (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:16Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:14Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:13Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Jamal Baptiste.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:13Foul by Billy Blacker (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:08Attempt missed. Kion Etete (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rubin Colwill.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:08Attempt missed. Ollie Tanner (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:08Attempt blocked. Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Ralls.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:05Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Adam Davies.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:08Attempt saved. Kion Etete (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rubin Colwill with a cross.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:05Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Jamal Baptiste.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:04Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:03Offside, Cardiff City. Joe Ralls is caught offside.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
19:01First Half begins.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
18:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
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