Doncaster Rovers handed potential back-to-back Premier League trips in FA Cup draw

League One Doncaster Rovers have been handed an FA Cup trip to the London Stadium, then either Old Trafford or Anfield if they win.
WINNERS; Sheffield Wednesday knocked Exeter City out of round threeWINNERS; Sheffield Wednesday knocked Exeter City out of round three
WINNERS; Sheffield Wednesday knocked Exeter City out of round three

For the first time in the competition's history, the fourth and fifth round draw were made on the same day, offering the incentive of Premier League opposition to three of Yorkshire's four representatives.

Doncaster's reward for knocking out Blackburn Rovers is a trip to West Ham United. They have never played at the Hammers' home, the 2012 Olympic Stadium. Even more enticing, if they can come through that, they will travel to the winners of the tie of the fourth round, which sees Manchester United host Liverpool.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Sheffield Wednesday will not have to wait that long as for the second round running a South Yorkshire side travel to Everton. The winners will host Wycombe Wanderers or Tottenham Hotspur in round five.

The managerless Owls are due at Goodison Park, where Rotherham United took the Toffees to extra-time, in the penultimate weekend of January.

Barnsley have the carrot of another visit from Chelsea, the side they famously knocked out in 2008, but they will have to beat Championship leaders Norwich City at Oakwell and hope Chelsea see off Luton Town at Stamford Bridge to get it.

Premier League Sheffield United will face lower-division opposition at home in both rounds if they can defeat League One Plymouth Argyle, who knocked Huddersfield Town out of the third round. Millwall or Bristol City await.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Support The Yorkshire Post and become a subscriber today. Your subscription will help us to continue to bring quality news to the people of Yorkshire. In return, you'll see fewer ads on site, get free access to our app and receive exclusive members-only offers. Click HERE to subscribe.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.