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16:55: Albion and Birmingham finish the afternoon just pleased to still be in the FA Cup after falling behind in their respective games, but Blues are through after a late winner at Derby County.

The Baggies face a replay with Reading on Tuesday week at the Hawthorns, but twice had to come from behind to salvage a draw at the Madjeski Stadium.

There was bad news for Walsall as they were beaten by Pawel Abbott's 78th minute goal for Oldham at Boundary Park, consigning the Saddlers to defeat in League One.

Villa now go to Wolves' conquerors Crystal Palace in their bid to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Selhurst Park tomorrow, while Mick McCarthy's men are not in action until next weekend.

16:50: Full-time around the grounds across the country.

16:46: The comeback is complete for Birmingham who have come from behind to now lead at Championship side Derby - defender Liam Ridgewell up to score what looks like the winner.

16:45: Salvation for Albion as they grab a late equaliser at Reading, left-back Joe Mattock's first goal for the club makes it 2-2.

16:40: It's a very good day for former Walsall striker Jabo Ibehre now - the on-loan Milton Keynes Dons man has put Stockport level from 2-0 down with his second goal of the game against Colchester.

16:35: Walsall looked to set to hold on for a goalless draw but they now trail Oldham at Boundary Park, thanks to Pawel Abbott's 78th minute goal.

16:32: Albion behind again against Reading at the Madjeski Stadium, Simon Church with the goal that could seal the Baggies' fate in the FA Cup.

16:30: Birmingham save themselves at Pride Park, defender Scott Dann with the header that evades Michael Tonge on the line for Blues' emphatic equaliser.

16:20: Now both teams are down to 10 men at the Madjeski Stadium as Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu sees red after only coming on at half-time, a second booking for a challenge on Brynjar Gunnarsson.

16:10: Birmingham go behind to lower league opposition as Derby nudge froward in the FA Cup tie at Pride Park, left-back Jay McEveley the unlikely hero with the opening goal for the Rams.

16:03: The tide could be turning for Albion at the Madjeski Stadium - Reading attacker Shane Long has just been sent off for serious foul play.

16:0: Second-half around the grounds across the country.

15:50: Half-time around the grounds across the country.

15:31: It's getting better on all fronts for Albion as Doncaster striker Billy Sharp has put Rovers ahead against Nottingham Forest at the Keepmoat Stadium - if it stays the same the Baggies will retain their four point cushion from third with a game in hand.

15:22: Former Walsall striker Jabo Ibehre's fortunes are changing - the on-loan Milton Keynes Dons man has pulled a goal back for Stockport to make it 2-1 against Colchester. It's certainly better than two red cards in your last three games.

15:18: Albion get the equaliser at Reading in the FA Cup and, wouldn't you know it, Robert Koren slides home Chris Brunt's cross after Graham Dorrans' run on the break - the Slovenia captain wasn't even supposed to be playing.

15:02: The Press Association have timed Reading's goal as the quickest ever in the proper rounds of the FA Cup.

15:01: What a terrible start for Albion as they fall behind after just nine seconds at the Madjeski Stadium, Jimmy Kebe with the finish and the Baggies' FA Cup hopes on the ropes in the first minute.

15:00: Kick-off around the grounds across the country.

14:50: It's not geting any better for Albion, as midfielder Andy Slory has just injured his heel in the warm up at the Madjeski Stadium, so in comes Robert Koren to the team from the bench.

14:46: It finished goalless in the other early Championship kick-off, as local rivals Preston and Blackpool share the spoils at Deepdale.

14:45: Not the best ways to start the day for Albion as they are knocked off the top of the Championship without playing, after Newcastle pick up a point through Andy Carroll 87th minute equaliser at Swansea, but the Magpies' game in hand is gone.

14:40: Chelsea survive a scare to book their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win against Cardiff at Stamford Bridge - Salomon Kalou, Daniel Sturridge and Michael Ballack on target to cancel out Michael Chopra's equaliser after Didier Drogba's opener.

14:35: A rare good day for financially-stricken Portsmouth as they go through to the next round of the FA Cup in the Hampshire derby - goals from Jamie O'Hara, Aruna Dindane and Nadir Belhadj cancel out Rickie Lambert's equaliser after Quincy's opener.

14:34: Former Wolves striker Robbie Keane is up and running for Glasgow Celtic in the Scottish Premier League, with the on-loan Spurs man on the scoresheet in a 4-4 draw at Aberdeen.

14:30: Two big games this afternoon in the FA Cup as Albion and Birmingham both hit the road looking to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with the Baggies at league rivals Reading while Blues also face Championship opposition at Derby County.

In League One, Walsall play away looking to build on Tuesday's 1-0 win at Bristol Rovers, with the Saddlers taking on Oldham at Boundary Park.

Villa join the FA Cup party tomorrow as they go to Wolves' conquerors Crystal Palace in the FA Cup fifth round, as a result Mick McCarthy's men are not back in action until Chelsea come to Molineux next Saturday.

14:15: Welcome to our online 'Fans Forum' as it happens around the grounds across the country this afternoon.

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