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Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Ewood Park

Luke Baker
Saturday 06 January 2024 09:00 EST
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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Cambridge United in the FA Cup today.

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.

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

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 5, Cambridge United 2.

6 January 2024 16:53

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 5, Cambridge United 2.

6 January 2024 16:53

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Rory Finneran (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 16:52

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Rory Finneran replaces Sammie Szmodics.

6 January 2024 16:50

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Patrick Gamble replaces Callum Brittain.

6 January 2024 16:50

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 16:47

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Substitution, Cambridge United. Michael Morrison replaces Sullay Kaikai.

6 January 2024 16:45

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box following a corner.

6 January 2024 16:45

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Jack Stevens.

6 January 2024 16:44

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Attempt saved. Arnór Sigurdsson (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

6 January 2024 16:44

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