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FA CUP CLASH

Why is Sheffield Wednesday vs Reading on Friday night in the FA Cup?

The Championship sides face off in the FA Cup fourth round tie at Hillsborough

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BOTH hosts Sheffield Wednesday and visitors Reading will be hoping to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Championship sides have been struggling to find form this season with Reading only winning one game in their last 10 - their third round FA Cup victory over Stevenage.

 Jos Luhukay is hoping his side will get through to the fifth round of the cup
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Jos Luhukay is hoping his side will get through to the fifth round of the cupCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The Royals currently sit 18th in Championship table with the Owls just one place above them.

Sheffield Wednesday made it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Carlisle in a replay.

What time is kick-off?

THIS game takes place on Friday, January 26. 

The match will be held at Hillsborough.

Kick-off time is 7.45pm.

Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?

UNFORTUNATELY, this game is not being shown live in the UK. 

You can keep up-to-date with all the latest action on the SunSport LIVE blog.

 Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scored a hat-trick for Reading in the FA Cup third round replay
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Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scored a hat-trick for Reading in the FA Cup third round replayCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Why is it being played on Friday evening?

DESPITE not being shown on TV, the FA Cup clash was moved to Friday night due to both Sheffield clubs playing at home this weekend. 

Sheffield United have been drawn against Preston in the FA Cup fourth round and will play on Saturday, January 27.

Kick-off for that game will be at 3pm.

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