Chris Wilder asked Sheffield United fans to cut him some slack after the Blades were the first team knocked out of this season’s FA Cup third round on a night when some of their youngsters outshone the fringe players.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Cardiff City's Luke Pearce, left, and Sheffield United's Jack Robinson battle for the ball during the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Sheffield United and Cardiff City at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP) Danny Lawson/AP

Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford's 19th-minute striker was enough to earn his side a 1-0 win over Sheffield United in their FA Cup third round match at Bramall Lane.

It is fitting that this evening’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Cardiff City at Bramall Lane takes place in the year 2025. As this year marks a century since Sheffield United last won the trophy against Cardiff at (the Old) Wembley Stadium.

Managerless Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough on Thursday. Everton made the surprise announcement that Sean Dyche had been fired just hours before hosting Peterborough,

Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford fires his team ahead against Championship rivals Sheffield United in the FA Cup at Bramall Lane.

The third round of the FA Cup kicked off on Thursday with a handful of matches across England. Here is what went down. Everton grind out victory as new era begins Scorer: Beto 42', Ndiaye 90+8'

Cardiff City goalscorer Cian Ashford tells Match of the Day Wales that the team were 'buzzing' after their FA Cup third round win over Sheffield United.