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Mark Wakefield

Will extra time and penalties be used in Wolves vs Liverpool FA Cup replay?

Liverpool are hoping to reach the next round of the FA Cup when they face Wolves this evening.

The Reds are at Molineux for their third round replay in the competition. Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw in the original tie back at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s side remain in the cup as reigning champions, having lifted the trophy last term. Should they beat Wolves, then a fourth round tie against Brighton awaits for the Reds.

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Due to the match finishing all square in the original tie, a replay is taking place this evening. However, this time the tie must be decided tonight with a winner progressing to the next round.

That means should the scoreline finish honours even again tonight, then more football will need to be played. But will this be in the form of extra time or merely just penalties?

Third and fourth round replays that finish level after 90 minutes will go into a period of extra time. If no winner is decided after that, then a penalty shootout will be required.

From the fifth round onwards, ties that finish level after 90 minutes will go straight to extra time and then penalties, if required. There will be no replays from this stage of the competition.

Fourth round ties are due to be played between Friday, January 27 and Monday, January 30.

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