Holders Chelsea are safely through to the fourth round of the FA Cup but Premier League Cardiff were victims of a giant-killing act by Gillingham. Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock early in the second half and doubled the lead on the hour to secure a 2-0 win. League One Accrington produced an upset as Billy Kee's goal 14 minutes from time was enough to beat Championship strugglers Ipswich 1-0. Brighton beat Bournemouth 3-1 in an all Premier League tie to book their place in the fourth round. West Ham beat Birmingham 2-0 but early goalscorer Marko Arnautovic reacted angrily to being substituted after just 20 minutes.

Source: Evening echo January 05, 2019 18:56 UTC