Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Stoke 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.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Luke O’Nien (Sunderland) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Trai Hume with a cross following a set piece situation.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Foul by Lewis Koumas (Stoke City).
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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Dan Neil (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Harrison Jones (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Aaron Connolly (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Foul by Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City).
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Andrew Moran.
