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# FA Cup

Last week
19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023
# Punishment
Aleksandar Mitrovic, Marco Silva and Fulham charged after FA Cup meltdown
The FA said the standard three-match ban for violent conduct would be ‘clearly insufficient’ for striker Mitrovic.
# turnaround
Dramatic implosion sees Man United beat 9-man Fulham
Marco Silva, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Willian were all sent off amid a chaotic second half.
# turnaround
Dramatic implosion sees Man United beat 9-man Fulham
Marco Silva, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Willian were all sent off amid a chaotic second half.
# a true underdog story
The Irishman at the heart of an FA Cup fairytale
Gavan Holohan has been key to Grimsby Town’s remarkable journey.
Last month
March 2023
# FA CUP
Erling Haaland fires hat-trick to ensure miserable Man City return for Kompany
Julian Alvarez and Cole Palmer were also on the scoresheet.
# a true underdog story
Kilkenny midfielder's joy after inspiring FA Cup giantkilling
Gavan Holohan’s two goals were key as Grimsby stunned Southampton.
# Reunion
Kompany takes Burnley to Man City in FA Cup quarters
Manchester United will host Fulham in the last eight.
# Wrap
Tottenham slump to cup defeat at Sheffield United, Burnley beat Fleetwood
Spurs again succumbed to a team in the division below them after a limp display in South Yorkshire.
# Boy Wonder
Garnacho's glorious reminder of talent and resilience
Manchester United’s latest teen sensation shines again as Erik ten Hag’s side stay on track for FA Cup glory.
# marching on
Manchester United produce late fightback to beat West Ham in the FA Cup
Alejandro Garnacho put the hosts ahead in the last minute.
# Upset
Irish midfielder Holohan scores twice as Grimsby dump Southampton out of FA Cup
The 1976 winners crashed out against the lowest-ranked side in the competition.
# Rising Star
Evan Ferguson is a 'unique talent' says Brighton boss
The Irish teen sensation scored his fifth goal of the season last night to help his side into the FA Cup quarter-finals.
This year
2023
# Magic of the Cup
Evan Ferguson goal sinks Stoke and carries Seagulls into last eight of FA Cup
The Republic of Ireland international made the decisive breakthrough against the Sky Bet Championship team.
# WNT
'Wonderful footballer' Mannion and several Ireland team-mates advance in FA Cup
Vera Pauw’s squad returned to club action after a busy international break, during which their World Cup group rivals had mixed fortunes.
# Replay
Fulham hold on to beat Sunderland to set up FA Cup clash with Leeds
The Black Cats twice fought their way back to within a goal of the visitors.
# Satisfaction
Sheffield United striker happy to dump 'disrespectful' Wrexham out of FA Cup
The Blades needed two injury-time goals to get past the Hollywood-owned National League club.
# Upset
Irish midfielder helps Grimsby pull off huge FA Cup shock
It was a night to remember for Kilkenny native Gavan Holohan.
# The Irons
West Ham sweep aside Derby to set up Manchester United FA Cup meeting
Jarrod Bowen’s early goal set the Hammers on their way.
# Draw
Winners of Wrexham-Sheffield United replay to host Tottenham in FA Cup fifth round
Manchester City will travel to Bristol City while Leeds will play either Fulham or Sunderland.
# Bittersweet
Evan Ferguson left on crutches following horror tackle from Fabinho
The Ireland international was forced off in the latte stages of Brighton’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Liverpool.
# Injury
Christian Eriksen undergoes ankle scan after leaving Old Trafford on crutches
The Denmark midfielder was caught on the ankle by Reading forward Andy Carroll, who saw red in the second half of the match for two other bookable offences.
# Onwards
Casemiro on the double as Man United progress to FA Cup fifth round
Fred was also on target in a 3-1 win over Reading.
# Wrap
Three-goal Leeds storm into FA Cup fifth round while Leicester avoid shock
Leeds defeated Accrington Stanley while the Foxes overcame League Two side Walsall.
# Up for the cup
Manchester City edge Premier League title rivals Arsenal out of FA Cup
Nathan Ake’s 64th-minute goal settled a tight contest.
# waiting in the wings
'It is a weird one' - Parrott's injury comeback on ice for Cup tie against Tottenham
Parrott will have to watch on from the sidelines as Preston face his parent club.
# Comment
Is Mahrez primed to inspire City surge with FA Cup magic against Arsenal?
Premier League’s top two meet in a fourth-round clash which could have far deeper ramifications for the season.
# Marsching On Together
Callum Robinson on the double, but five-star Leeds dump Cardiff out of FA Cup
Willy Gnonto and Patrick Bamford each bagged a brace to send Jesse Marsch’s side into the fourth round.
# blues' twos
Kevin Long sends Birmingham through after outrageous double save by Etheridge
Long sealed a 2-1 win for Birmingham at Forest Green, with Irish-qualified Lukas Jutkiewicz also on the mark.
# FA CUP
Elliott stunner sends Liverpool through, while beaten Wolves confirm Sarabia signing
Caoimhín Kelleher started for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds but was rarely troubled during a 1-0 victory at Molineux.
# condemn
FA looking into alleged homophobic chanting during Man City-Chelsea FA Cup tie
It comes two days after the FA said it was also looking into chanting of a similar nature during Manchester United’s defeat of Everton on Friday.
# Shock
Aston Villa stunned as they're dumped out by League Two Stevenage
Dean Campbell’s 90th-minute winner came just two minutes after Jamie Reid levelled from the spot.
# rampant
Mahrez at the double as Manchester City make light work of weak Chelsea
Graham Potter’s woes continue with comprehensive 4-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
# Reaction
'We didn’t have a full understanding of what this tournament and game was going to require'
Jesse Marsch says Leeds need better ‘savviness and awareness’ after FA Cup scare.
# Draw
Man City or Chelsea paired with Oxford or Arsenal in FA Cup fourth round draw
Brighton will also face Liverpool or Wolves in an all Premier League tie.
Knight shines but Madden goes from hero to zero as Irish stars face mixed fortunes
There was also disappointment for Ireland duo Andrew Omobamidele and Adam Idah as Norwich City lost 1-0 at home to Blackburn Rovers.
# sonny delight
Ireland U-21 defender sent off for Cardiff as Leeds snatch dramatic draw
Joel Bagan conceded a penalty with 10 minutes to go, but it took an injury-time equaliser to break the home side’s hearts.
# Report
Ireland's Collins man of the match as Wolves frustrate Liverpool
It was a difficult night for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who now must play a replay against Julen Lopetegui’s side.
# Wrap
Irish duo feature as Blackpool stun Premier League Forest, Omochere makes FA Cup history
CJ Hamilton helped his side pull off a significant FA Cup upset, while elsewhere there was a debut for Aaron Connolly.
# heat is on
Man United heap pressure on Frank Lampard after FA Cup win over Everton
Man United overcame a howler from David de Gea to win the third-round tie 3-1.
Last year
2022
# Third round
Man City to face Chelsea and Man United to host Everton after FA Cup draw
The London club have lost at Wembley in the last three finals.