Two clubs in different divisions of English football will do battle today in a cup match between Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic. The FA Cup battle scheduled for 8 a.m. ET will be held at Bramall Lane in South Yorkshire and can be live streamed here.
For Sheffield United, this quarterfinal bout in the FA Cup typifies the magic associated with the competition. Currently competing in League One—the third tier of English football—United have the opportunity to advance to the final four of a competition that features clubs with bank accounts far greater than they could ever imagine. Despite being mid-table in the third division, Sheffield can end the day feeling like a top-flight football club.
The same can be said for Charlton Athletic. Though they are the favorites to win today’s match, by no means is this not a Cinderella story of their own. The bottom-table side in the Championship—England’s second division—have an opportunity to stay up past midnight themselves. A victory could be momentous enough to keep the club afloat in the Championship. Charlton are just one point from escaping the relegation zone.
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Player to Watch: There’s a difficulty pronouncing his name, but Charlton Athletic’s Reza Ghoochanneijhad is projected to be the featured striker today. As an unknown commodity, the Iranian international will look to leave a memorable mark.
Sheffield United’s Projected Lineup 4-4-2: Howard; Hill, Collins, Maguire, Brayford; Scougall, Doyle, Coady, Flynn; Porter, Baxter
Charlton Athletic’s Projected Lineup 4-5-1: Hamer; Wiggins, Dervite, Wood, Wilson; Harriot, Ajdarevic, Jackson, Poyet, Cousins; Ghoochanneijhad
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