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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.