Brighton vs Crystal Palace FA Cup TV channel, kick-off time, date, odds and team news
Brighton and Crystal Palace will reignite their rivalry when they lock horns in the FA Cup third round.
The game holds major significance for English football as it will be the first game to feature the use of video assistant referees (VAR).
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Roy Hodgson has revitalised Palace having lost just once in four games over the festive period – including a goalless draw with Manchester City – which they almost won after missing a penalty in the closing stages of the game.
Meanwhile, Brighton are in good shape themselves, having only lost once in five games.
When is Brighton vs Crystal Palace and what time is kick-off?
The game is on Monday 8 January at the Amex Stadium.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
Which channel is Brighton vs Crystal Palace on and can I live stream it?
The game is live on BT Sport 2 with coverage starting at 7pm.
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What is the team news?
Brighton’s Connor Goldson and midfielder Beram Kayal could play as Chris Hughton will rotate his squad.
Jordan Maguire-Drew is not available after he joined league two side Coventry on loan until the end of the season.
Ezequiel Schelotto (knock) and Steve Sidwell (back) are absent through injury.
Roy Hodgson said in his pre-match press conference that he will give some opportunities to fringe players including Bakary Sako and Patrick van Aanholt who impressed in the 2-1 win over Southampton.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (knock) will be unavailable for the game.
Hodgson also has a long injury list, with Jason Puncheon (PCL tear), Mamadou Sakho (calf muscle), Joel Ward (groin), Scott Dann and Connor Wickham (both ACL knee) sidelined.
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What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)
Brighton – 13/8
Draw – 9/4
Crystal Palace – 15/8
FA Cup Third Round ties
Friday
Liverpool v Everton
Manchester United v Derby County
Saturday
Fleetwood Town v Leicester City
Middlesbrough v Sunderland
Aston Villa v Peterborough United
Birmingham City v Burton Albion
Blackburn Rovers v Hull City
Bolton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town
AFC Bournemouth v Wigan Athletic
Brentford v Notts County
Cardiff City v Mansfield Town
Carlisle United v Sheffield Wednesday
Coventry City v Stoke City
Doncaster Rovers v Rochdale
Exeter City v West Bromwich Albion
Fulham v Southampton
Ipswich Town v Sheffield United
Manchester City v Burnley
Millwall v Barnsley
Newcastle United v Luton Town
Queens Park Rangers v Milton Keynes Dons
Stevenage v Reading
Watford v Bristol City
Wolverhampton v Swansea City
Wycombe Wanderers v Preston North End
Yeovil Town v Bradford City
Norwich City v Chelsea
Sunday
Newport County v Leeds United
Shrewsbury Town v West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur v AFC Wimbledon
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Monday
Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace
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