Betting Week in Review 9/1/2023 FA Cup Shocks Boost Bookies

The FA Cup third round was good news for bookmakers. Stevenage Borough beat Aston Villa. The draw between Liverpool and Leeds United was also good for the bookies.

Stevenage Borough beat Premier League Aston Villa 1-2 at Villa Park on Sunday. The bookies had predicted a routine win for Villa. Stevenage are from League Two, the fourth tier of the football pyramid. Aston League Villa are three divisions ahead of their opponents and 59 places above the league. Morgan Sanson, Jamie Reid and Dean Campbell scored the goals for Stevenages. Stevenagers will play another away game against Stoke City. Stoke is currently in 18th place in the Championship.

Sheffield Wednesday beat Newcastle United 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. The Owls will play Fleetwood Town in next round as they are in 2nd place. Southampton beat Crystal Palace 1-2 away. Liverpool and Wolves drew 2 to 2 in their FA cup tie. Blackpool beat Nottingham Forest 4-0. Wrexham beat Coventry 3-4. Fleetwoods beat QPR 2 -1. They are 14th in League One. Newcastle are third in Premier League. Their fans expected a good run in this season's FA cups.

The FA Cup ties will take place between 27-30 January. The dates and kick-off times are unknown.