FA Cup LIVE! Can League One Burton upset West Ham?

The magic of the FA Cup is alive at Pirelli Stadium, where League One strugglers Burton Albion host Premier League relegation-threatened West Ham United in the fourth round. Kick-off is at 12:15pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with the score currently locked at 0-0.[4]

Burton, the leading scorers in this season's FA Cup, aim for a famous upset against West Ham, who are desperate to reach the fifth round for the first time since 2022-23.[5] The Brewers have made just one change from their recent League One draw at Port Vale, with Jack Armer replacing Alex Hartridge in defense. Their lineup features Bradley Collins in goal, defenders Terence Vancooten, Sebastian Revan, Udoka Godwin-Malife, and Armer, midfielders Jj McKiernan, George Evans, Kyran Lofthouse, and forward threats Sulyman Krubally, Tyrese Shade (5 goals in 2 matches), and Jake Beesley.[1][4]

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has rung the changes, making 10 alterations from their midweek draw against Manchester United. Only Konstantinos Mavropanos retains his place. Debutant Keiber Lamadrid starts alongside first Hammers starts for Mohamadou Kante and Adama Traore. Captain Jarrod Bowen is absent as the Hammers prioritize Premier League survival.[4]

Live updates from Sky Sports highlight the Super 6 promotion, offering £500k for predicting FA Cup scores. Today's full slate includes Manchester City vs. Salford, Aston Villa vs. Newcastle, and Liverpool vs. Brighton later.[4] Follow live scores, stats like possession, shots, and attack momentum on platforms like ESPN and Sofascore.[1][2]

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