The FA Cup weekend

Last updated : 12 February 2010 By Angus Muller

While Reading's focus this season is on avoiding relegation you can't beat the romance of the cup.

Eight ties this weekend will take the 8 winners within one game of a Wembley semi final.

The Royals entertain West Brom at 3:00pm on Saturday. With only Chelsea from the big four left in the competition these teams have to fancy their chances. West Brom made the saemi finals in 2008, another Championship side, Cardiff City made the final that year.

Cardiff have the privilidge of playing Chelsea tomorrow, you just never know.

FA Cup Fixtures

Chelsea v Cardiff City 12:00 Saturday
Southampton v Portsmouth 12:30 Saturday
Derby v Birmingham 15:00 Saturday
Reading v West Brom 15:00 Saturday
Man City v Stoke 17:15 Saturday

Bolton v Tottenham 13:30 Sunday
Fulham v Notts County 15:00 Sunday
Cryatl Palace v Aston Villa 15:45pm Sunday