Watford vs Chesterfield LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Chesterfield in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Match ends, Watford 2, Chesterfield 1.
Second Half ends, Watford 2, Chesterfield 1.
Goal! Watford 2, Chesterfield 1. Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Will Grigg (Chesterfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Francisco Sierralta (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Corner, Watford. Conceded by Ashley Palmer.
Attempt saved. Mileta Rajovic (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Corner, Watford. Conceded by Branden Horton.
Attempt saved. Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Foul by Will Grigg (Chesterfield).
