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FA Cup news: Lowly Yeovil upset Bradford, Huddersfield march on as Cardiff are held in an action-packed third round

There were a number of surprises around the country as FA Cup third round fever swept around the nation

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YEOVIL, the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup, produced an upset as they defeat League One high-flyers Bradford City.

The Glovers were only able to name five subs, but Darren Way’s depleted squad proved too much for the Bantams.

Yeovil 2-0 Bradford: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round
 Jordan Green helped Yeovil Town shock Bradford
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Jordan Green helped Yeovil Town shock BradfordCredit: Rex Features

Marcus Barnes fired Yeovil, who are struggling in 21st spot in League Two, into the lead shortly after the hour mark.

And Jordan Green secured their spot in the fourth round as he struck the second and final goal with just quarter of an hour left.

Premier League Huddersfield also marched on in the competition after overcoming a tricky visit to Championship strugglers Bolton courtesy of two goals in two second-half minutes.

Rajiv van la Parra bundled home from close-range before Danny Williams’ deflected 30-yeard effort doubled the advantage straight from the restart.

Bolton 1-2 Huddersfield: Huddersfield score two goals in two minutes to beat Championship side Bolton in the FA Cup
 Rajiv van La Parra celebrates his strike for Huddersfield at Bolton
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Rajiv van La Parra celebrates his strike for Huddersfield at BoltonCredit: Reuters
 Jon Stead produced a stunning strike as Notts County defeated Brentford
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Jon Stead produced a stunning strike as Notts County defeated BrentfordCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Derik Osede gave the Trotters hope late on, but the Terriers held firm to win 2-1.

Prem promotion hopefuls Cardiff City were held by League Two high-flyers Mansfield in Wales.

Cardiff 0-0 Mansfield: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round


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And there were also goalless draws between Carlisle and Sheffield Wednesday and at Stevenage versus Reading.

Preston hit five past Wycombe Wanderers as Josh Harrop and Alan Browne both grabbed a brace.

Wycombe 1-5 Preston: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round

Daryl Horgan got the other for Alex Neil’s side as Luke O’Nien got one back for the hosts.

Ousseynou Cisse scored the only goal as MK Dons triumphed at QPR as did Sam Gallagher to earn Birmingham a home win against Burton.

QPR 0-1 MK Dons: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round
 Chelsea loanee Ola Aina scored the only goal for Hull at Blackburn
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Chelsea loanee Ola Aina scored the only goal for Hull at BlackburnCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Sam Gallagher celebrates after firing Birmingham ahead against Reading
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Sam Gallagher celebrates after firing Birmingham ahead against ReadingCredit: MATTHEW CHILDS
 Nathan Thomas fired Sheffield United to victory at Ipswich
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Nathan Thomas fired Sheffield United to victory at IpswichCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina bagged Hull City a 1-0 victory at Blackburn and Nathan Thomas secured a similar result for Sheffield United away to Ipswich.

Millwall thumped fellow Championship side Barnsley 4-1 at The Den as Aiden O’Brien helped himself to a double.

Millwall 4-1 Barnsley: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round

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Ben Thompson and Fred Onyedinma grabbed the other goals as the Lions came from behind following Brad Potts’ opener. Joe Williams was sent off for the visitors.

Brentford 0-1 Notts County: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round

Veteran Jon Stead produced a sizzling strike as Notts County caused an upset to win 1-0 at Brentford.

And Calvin Andrew bagged the sole goal as Rochdale won at Doncaster Rovers.

Doncaster 0-1 Rochdale: Watch all the goals and action from the FA Cup third round
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