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alexccfc99

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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5th round of the cup weekend

Due to be Bristol City away, who have just pulled out a very winnable FA Cup tie away to Port Vale

Unsure if that is a good thing or not…
 
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fatso

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #2
alexccfc99 said:
5th round of the cup weekend

Due to be Bristol City away, who have just pulled out a very winnable FA Cup tie away to Port Vale

Unsure if that is a good thing or not…
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Definitely a good thing for Frank, it means players get another break, those carrying knocks have time to recover, and the players can get some good tactical work done on the training ground.

Maybe that's why Frank made 8 changes for the 3rd round tie.
You dont leave out players like Grimes and Rushworth if you want to win a game.
 
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coop

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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It's not as we will have to probably play on a Tuesday or Wednesday in between Saturday fixtures not checked.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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Was planning on going but going to be difficult now
 
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alexccfc99

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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coop said:
It's not as we will have to probably play on a Tuesday or Wednesday in between Saturday fixtures not checked.
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We’re already due to be at home to Preston on March 11th

Unless they brought the game forward to w/c 2nd March could well be backlogged to the very back end of the season
 
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robbiethemole

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #6
Some crap games in that draw tho
 
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Kingokings204

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #7
robbiethemole said:
Some crap games in that draw tho
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we would have had Fulham at home. Glad we lost
 
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play_in_skyblue_stripes

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #8
Bristol City is an attractive away game and will now be midweek which makes it harder for sure to get a good result. Seen a win and draw midweek though in recent times albeit with Gus and Vik in the team (great late winner).
 
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robbiethemole

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #9
Lesta v Saints play twice in League and Cup inside a week, and Ipswich the same v Wrexham
 

alexccfc99

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #10
Suppose it is all subjective on form isn’t it - If we were to go on a good run of form in the build up to that then I’d be a bit cheesed off to see a break in play disrupt our rhythm

If we are in a rut, the break is probably welcomed
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #11
Kingokings204 said:
we would have had Fulham at home. Glad we lost
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Probably wouldn't of worked out like that
 

Gynnsthetonic

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #12
alexccfc99 said:
We’re already due to be at home to Preston on March 11th

Unless they brought the game forward to w/c 2nd March could well be backlogged to the very back end of the season
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That would be perfect to bring the Preston game forward, makes total sense
 
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Liquicon

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #13
Gynnsthetonic said:
Probably wouldn't of worked out like that
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Ball numbers would have been the same. But the gods would have conspired to give us Birmingham or Wrexham away!
 

Hobo

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #14
Kingokings204 said:
we would have had Fulham at home. Glad we lost
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The numbers are allocated alphabetically I think so the draw would have been totally different. The idea we would have got them has always been total nonsense
 
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DJR

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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Hobo said:
The numbers are allocated alphabetically I think so the draw would have been totally different. The idea we would have got them has always been total nonsense
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For this draw, it was based on tie numbers from the previous round - so it would have been Fulham at home.
 
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Martw

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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DJR said:
For this draw, it was based on tie numbers from the previous round - so it would have been Fulham at home.
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Spot on
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #17
DJR said:
For this draw, it was based on tie numbers from the previous round - so it would have been Fulham at home.
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The only benefit for that would’ve been 20 loyalty points. Other than that, not bothered about playing Fulham.
 

alexccfc99

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  • Jan 12, 2026
  • #18
Mucca Mad Boys said:
The only benefit for that would’ve been 20 loyalty points. Other than that, not bothered about playing Fulham.
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Yep, we’d probably get beat and, no disrespect to Fulham cause I think they are good club but it is hardly a game to warrant get excited about losing (Unlike a game against Arsenal, City etc.)

At least my apathy towards Saturday was justified anyway and all these Stoke fans have been giving it big licks just to end up with a vanilla tie that they will lose
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jan 12, 2026
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alexccfc99 said:
Yep, we’d probably get beat and, no disrespect to Fulham cause I think they are good club but it is hardly a game to warrant get excited about losing (Unlike a game against Arsenal, City etc.)

At least my apathy towards Saturday was justified anyway and all these Stoke fans have been giving it big licks just to end up with a vanilla tie that they will lose
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I'd rather have the 3 points we got there than win a pointless cup tie in front of a man and his dog.

We're the right side over here...
 

Balli001

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #20
Hobo said:
The numbers are allocated alphabetically I think so the draw would have been totally different. The idea we would have got them has always been total nonsense
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Oh dear. Had a nightmare on this one. Love how W is first in the alphabet...https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/fa-cup-fourth-round-draw/
 

skybluelee

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #21
alexccfc99 said:
Yep, we’d probably get beat and, no disrespect to Fulham cause I think they are good club but it is hardly a game to warrant get excited about losing (Unlike a game against Arsenal, City etc.)

At least my apathy towards Saturday was justified anyway and all these Stoke fans have been giving it big licks just to end up with a vanilla tie that they will lose
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City
 
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Londonccfcfan

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  • Jan 13, 2026
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alexccfc99 said:
5th round of the cup weekend

Due to be Bristol City away, who have just pulled out a very winnable FA Cup tie away to Port Vale

Unsure if that is a good thing or not…
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Damn it! I thought we would have played all our midweek away games by then.

Last thing we need. Much prefer a 3pm away day and statistically better for us.
 
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Macca1987

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #23
Think we should all be Vale fans for the 4th round now lol
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #24
Londonccfcfan said:
Damn it! I thought we would have played all our midweek away games by then.

Last thing we need. Much prefer a 3pm away day and statistically better for us.
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Don't actually think it is this season.
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #25
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Don't actually think it is this season.
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Yes....but historically.

Our record in midweek away matches is horrendous like most teams statistically.

Pretty much played all our midweek games mostly away.

Need to take adavantage of the midweek home games.

Really would have been ideal...Saturday 3pm.
 

alexccfc99

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #26
It isn't out of the question Vale spring a bit of a surprise with it being at Vale Park in fairness, especially if Bristol City put half a side out

I am not really too fussed when the game will be, it can work either way depending on our form and injury situation at the time

I am however cheesed off at one of the better away trips of the season being shifted to midweek and the prospect of a short notice 1/2 day to work
 
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Macca1987

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #27
Sons 25th birthday, so was looking for a great away trip
 

stevefloyd

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #28
Kingokings204 said:
we would have had Fulham at home. Glad we lost
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if we had played Fulham we would have made sure Haji clipped his toe nails
 

Balli001

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #29
I am at the darts that weekend so would be a result if Bristol City won
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Jan 13, 2026
  • #30
Macca1987 said:
Think we should all be Vale fans for the 4th round now lol
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Need Shippers to two foot any decent Brizzle players.
 

alexccfc99

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  • Feb 13, 2026
  • #31

We are not going to know if our away game with Bristol City on the 7th March is going to be postponed until 4 days before

Inconvenient for those who wish to book trains, or get coaches organised
 

clint van damme

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  • Feb 13, 2026
  • #32
alexccfc99 said:

We are not going to know if our away game with Bristol City on the 7th March is going to be postponed until 4 days before

Inconvenient for those who wish to book trains, or get coaches organised
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Ridiculous.
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Feb 13, 2026
  • #33
So we still don't know whether we play Bristol City on the 7th or not, they don't know themselves, if they win they'll play in the FA Cup a few days later, if they don't they're meant to be playing us, it'll all be very short notice
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Feb 13, 2026
  • #34
Our league game won’t be moved. That’s their issue. They’ve got 3 days to prepare for us.
 

alexccfc99

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  • Feb 13, 2026
  • #35
Gynnsthetonic said:
So we still don't know whether we play Bristol City on the 7th or not, they don't know themselves, if they win they'll play in the FA Cup a few days later, if they don't they're meant to be playing us, it'll all be very short notice
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The common sense approach is to play our game regardless and have any potential Bristol City next round FA cup game midweek, surely?
 
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