Written by Matthew Winter
Norwich City 0-1 Luton Town
Conference side Luton became the first Non League outfit to knock out their top flight opposition in over 20 years after a stunning 1-0 win at Carrow Road. The Non Leaguers defended admirably and hit the sucker punch when Scott Rendall nicked in at the near post to put Luton in the 5th Round.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-3 Arsenal
Brighton twice came from behind but couldn't do it a third time as a late Theo Walcott strike won it for the Gunners. Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal the lead with a stunning strike from outside the box but were level when Barnes was able to easily head home. Giroud gave Arsenal the lead once more with a stunning control and finish but again Arsenal were pegged back, this time by new signing Ulloa. But substitute Walcott fired home from the edge of the area to win the game late on.
Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Everton
Johnny Heitinga scored a late winner to put Everton into the next round after being pegged back in the first half. Steven Pienaar put Everton ahead after 20 minutes but Marvin Sordell levelled 7 minutes later. And as the game was looking to be heading to a replay Heitinga scored win it late on.
Derby County 0-3 Blackburn Rovers
Michael Appleton got his first win as Blackburn manager with a comfortable 3-0 win away at Derby. Colin Kazim-Richards put Rovers ahead just before half time and Scott Dann doubled the lead just after the hour mark. Striker Jordan Rhodes wrapped up the game 5 minutes later.
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Leicester City
New signing Chris Wood scored again late on to earn Leicester a favourable replay. Huddersfield took the lead with 15 minutes to play when Lee Novak dispatched a penalty. But with 8 minutes left Wood struck as the game ended 1-1
Hull City 0-1 Barnsley
Chris Dagnall goal won the battle of Championship sides as 23rd placed Barnsley completed a fantastic 1 nil victory over 3rd placed Hull at the KC Stadium.
Macclesfield Town 0-1 Wigan Athletic
Non League Macclesfield could not repeat their heroics of the last round to knock out Premier League side Wigan. A 7th minute Jordi Gomez penalty was enough for the visitors who progress to the 5th Round.
Middlesbrough 2-1 Aldershot
Middlesbrough edged out lower league opposition Aldershot in a game that came into life in the last 10 minutes. Lukas Jutkiewicz thought he has won the game when he opened the scoring with 7 minutes of normal time remaining before FA Cup top scorer Danny Hylton levelled in the 89th minute for the League Two side. But Jutkiewicz struck again in the 5th minute of stoppage time to break Aldershot hearts.
QPR 2-4 MK Dons
QPR Manager Harry Redknapp was punished for fielding a weakened team as they were thumped by League One MK Dons. The Dons raced into a 4 goal lead through an Armand Traore OG, Lowe, Harley and Potter. Bothroyd and Fabio scored late on but they were nothing but consolation goals.
Reading 4-0 Sheffield United
Reading comfortable brushed aside lower league opposition in Sheffield United with relative ease. Noel Hunt open the scoring early on and further goals from Leigertwood, Hunt's second and McCleary kept Reading on the winning run.
Manchester United 4-1 Fulham
United swept Fulham aside in an easy fashion and were ahead as earlier as the second minute. Ryan Giggs dispatched a penalty after Aaron Hughes handled and Rooney added a second early on in the second half before Hernandez quickfire double made it four. Aaron Hughes rose highest at a corner to head home Fulham's consolation
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