The Blades overcame non-league minnows Salisbury City (3-1) at the Lane in round three after victories over Oxford United (3-0) and Torquay United (3-2) in earlier rounds - all played at Bramall Lane.
In today's FA Cup action; Manchester United took a three-nil lead at Manchester City - who had Vincent Kompany sent-off early doors. However City hit back with two second half replies but was unable to find at crucial third. Again the Red Devils will take centre stage in the cup as they draw rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Sunderland overcame Peterborough United (2-0) at London Road whilst Chelsea had no problems seeing off Portsmouth (4-0) at the Bridge. Our Steel City rivals Sheffield Wednesday beat West Ham United 1-0 with a late 88th minute goal from Chris O'Grady and will travel to Blackpool in round four.
Full Round Draw
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United
- Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough
- Dagenham & Redbridge or Millwall vs. Southampton
- Hull City vs. Crawley Town
- MK Dons or Queens Park Rangers vs. Chelsea
- West Bromwich Albion vs. Norwich City
- Blackpool vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Arsenal or Leeds United vs. Aston Villa
- Stevenage vs. Nott's County
- Watford vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- Liverpool vs. Manchester United
- Derby County vs. Stoke City
- Everton vs. Fulham
- Macclesfield Town or Bolton Wanderers vs. Swansea City
- Sheffield United vs. Birmingham City or Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Nottingham Forest or Leicester City vs. Swindon Town
Ties to be played over the weekend of 28th & 29th January 2012.