Sheffield United vs Brighton LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Seagulls net five against Blades

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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:

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: FA Cup updates

• Sheffield United host Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round

• 90+7’ GOAL! – Welbeck makes it five for Seagulls (SHU 2-5 BHA)

• 52’ GOAL! – Pedro nets second penalty for Brighton (SHU 2-3 BHA)

• 45+8’ GOAL! – Will Osula equalises before half-time (SHU 2-2 BHA)

• 44’ GOAL! – Gustavo Hamer pulls one back for the Blades (SHU 1-2 BHA)

• 29’ GOAL! – Joao Pedro doubles Seagulls lead (SHU 0-2 BHA)

• 14’ GOAL! – Facundo Buonanotte sends Brighton into the lead (SHU 0-1 BHA)

Sheffield United FC 2 – 5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:08

Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:07

Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:07

James McAtee (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:05

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 5. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner following a fast break.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:05

Foul by Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:04

Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:01

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Webster.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:01

Offside, Sheffield United. Cameron Archer is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:02

Attempt missed. Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:59

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Pervis Estupiñán.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:58

Attempt blocked. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Archer.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:55

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Yasser Larouci.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:53

Attempt missed. Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) header from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:53

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Carlos Baleba replaces Billy Gilmour.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:51

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:53

Attempt blocked. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Bogle.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:47

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tariq Lamptey.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:45

Adam Lallana (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:45

Substitution, Sheffield United. Vinicius Souza replaces Gustavo Hamer.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:45

Offside, Sheffield United. James McAtee is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:44

Foul by Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:45

Attempt missed. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:43

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Webster.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:43

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Tariq Lamptey replaces Jack Hinshelwood.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:43

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Adam Lallana replaces Facundo Buonanotte.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:38

Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:43

Attempt missed. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by João Pedro with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:36

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 4. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:34

Billy Gilmour (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Ben Osborn.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie replaces William Osula.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Substitution, Sheffield United. James McAtee replaces Ben Brereton.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Danny Welbeck replaces Evan Ferguson.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Billy Gilmour (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:30

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Webster.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:28

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Igor Julio.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Attempt blocked. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Brereton.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:27

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:25

Attempt missed. Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:25

Substitution, Sheffield United. Yasser Larouci replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:25

Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:23

Foul by Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:20

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 3. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:19

Penalty conceded by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:17

João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:15

Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:15

João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:14

Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 2.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:58

First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 2.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:58

Foul by Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:55

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. William Osula (Sheffield United) header from very close range.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:54

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:53

Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:50

Attempt missed. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:46

Goal! Sheffield United 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:44

Attempt missed. Billy Gilmour (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:44

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:43

Delay in match because of an injury Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:43

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:43

Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:43

Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:40

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pervis Estupiñán is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:40

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:38

Delay in match because of an injury Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:36

Attempt missed. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:35

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Auston Trusty.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:30

Goal! Sheffield United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:30

Penalty conceded by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) after a foul in the penalty area.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:25

Offside, Sheffield United. William Osula is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:23

Foul by Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:21

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:21

Attempt blocked. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Osborn with a through ball.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:16

Goal! Sheffield United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Evan Ferguson.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:14

Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:14

Attempt missed. Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Billy Gilmour.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:13

Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:13

Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:11

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pascal Groß is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:09

Igor Julio (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:09

Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:07

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Pervis Estupiñán.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:07

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jan Paul van Hecke.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:07

Attempt blocked. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.

15:02

First Half begins.

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Sheffield United vs Brighton line-ups

14:14 , Mike Jones

Sheffield United XI: Grbic, Osborn, Trusty, Ahmedhodzic, Norrington-Davies, Bogle, Norwoord, Hamer, Archer, Brereton Diaz, Osula

Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Igor Julio, Webster, Joao Pedro, Gilmour, Gross, Ferguson, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Buonanotte, Hinshelwood

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:00

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