Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Inigo Calderon was disappointed with his Bristol Rovers team's first half performance as they were beaten 3-0 at Premier League Ipswich Town to exit the FA Cup

Following back-to-back defeats to Newcastle United and Arsenal, Ipswich have enjoyed an upturn in form to conclude their festive schedule, earning four points across two top-flight battles with Enzo Maresca 's Chelsea and fellow West London challengers Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Bristol Rovers made history by securing an away victory against Oxford United. The result catapulted them into the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their

Hello and welcome to this afternoon's live blog as Bristol Rovers face now-Premier League side Ipswich Town in the FA Cup third round at Portman Road. Rovers have made the long trip to Suffolk in four of their last five seasons having faced the Tractor Boys frequently in League One as well as in the Carabao Cup as a Championship team last term.