Downs begin cup defence with tough task

SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY

Tuesday 7 February S10 V1

Headline: Downs begin cup defence with tough task

Mamelodi Sundowns begin the defence of their Nedbank Cup title as they chase the double but have a tough first round start against fellow frontrunners Richards Bay tonight. More details at www.soccer6.co.za

M1 Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay: Sundowns also met Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup last year but then the side from KwaZulu-Natal were still in the second tier and lost 0-4.

M2 AZ Alkmaar vs FC Utrecht: These two sides had a rip-roaring 5-5 draw in the Dutch league late last month and now meet again in cup competition.

M3 Blackpool vs Huddersfield Town: Blackpool have lost their last three outings and sit second from bottom in the Championship. Huddersfield are only one point above them.

M4 Burnley vs Ipswich Town: Burnley were held 0-0 away at Portman Road in the fourth round of the FA Cup but now host the replay at home where they are rampant this season.

M5 Crewe Alexandra vs Leyton Orient: Crewe have not won in their past four outings. Orient have a four point lead at the top of League Two.

M6 Doncaster Rovers vs Tranmere Rovers: Doncaster have lost their last three matches. Tranmere are only one point above them as both sit in the bottom half of the League Two standings.

M7 Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Wednesday: Two League One sides clash in this FA Cup fourth round replay. Sheff Wed are unbeaten in five previous meetings against Fleetwood.

M8 Grimsby Town vs Luton Town: League Two club Grimsby are looking to pull off an upset win over Luton, two divisions above them, in this FA Cup fourth round replay.

M9 Port Vale vs Accrington Stanley: Port Vale are without a win in their past four fixtures. Accies lost 3-0 at home at the weekend and are second from bottom in League One. 

M10 Salernitana vs Juventus: Juventus were held 2-2 at home by Salernitana earlier in the season but lost to them only once before, back in 1999.

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