Minor league Eastleigh, the lowest-ranked club remaining in the draw who performed heroics in a 1-1 draw against four times winners Bolton Wanderers, were handed the appetising prospect of a visit from Leeds United if they make it through the replay. “It’s unbelievable for teams like Leeds and Bolton to be mentioned in the same breath as Eastleigh, that’s a massive achievement”.
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“It’s not about responsibility…it’s more about pride”.
“Anything is possible. We’re full of confidence, we know it’s going to be hard at their home ground but we’ve got nothing to lose”.
Injury-hit Liverpool had to come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw away at League Two Exeter on Friday and if Jurgen Klopp’s men can win the replay at Anfield they will now entertain West Ham in the next round.
Leeds United could face non-league opposition in the fourth round of the FA Cup after being drawn out away to Eastleigh or Bolton Wanderers.
Chelsea, who edged past Scunthorpe on Sunday face the winners of MK Dons vs Northampton.
Colchester, 23rd in League One, were rewarded for a victory over Charlton with a home game against either Tottenham or Leicester City.
Watford travel to Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth could enjoy a short trip to Fratton Park if local rivals Portsmouth can overcome Ipswich.
Other ties see Huddersfield or Reading hosting Walsall, Shrewsbury entertaining Sheffield Wednesday and Hull going west to either Bury or Bradford.
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The replay will take place on January 19th, and the 4th Round tie on the weekend of January 30th.
