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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

Attempt saved. Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.

6 January 2024 16:43

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 5, Cambridge United 2. Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Harry Pickering.

6 January 2024 16:40

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Andrew Moran (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 16:39

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 16:38

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Substitution, Cambridge United. Saikou Janneh replaces Jack Lankester.

6 January 2024 16:37

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yasin Ayari replaces Adam Wharton.

6 January 2024 16:36

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 16:36

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Sammie Szmodics.

6 January 2024 16:34

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Foul by Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers).

6 January 2024 16:32

Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United

Attempt missed. Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.

6 January 2024 16:31

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