The third round of the FA Cup kicked off on Thursday with a handful of matches across England. Here is what went down. Everton grind out victory as new era begins Scorer: Beto 42', Ndiaye 90+8'

Managerless Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough.

Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.

Everton kicked off a new era with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League Two Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye, hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired.

Everton take on Peterborough, Fulham take on Watford and Sheffield United clash with Cardiff City. The all-championship clash pits the high-flying Blades against lowly Cardiff, who are in deep relegation trouble in 23rd place. The game begins at 7pm.

Cardiff City will continue their FA Cup pursuit following a slim 1-0 victory at Sheffield United. The Welsh visitors were initially the most eager of the two during a back-and-forth first half and were rewarded for their hard work with the opener.

Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye.

Cardiff City goalscorer Cian Ashford tells Match of the Day Wales that the team were 'buzzing' after their FA Cup third round win over Sheffield United.

Sheffield United is targeting a quick return to the Premier League next season but crashed out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 loss to Cardiff in the third round on Thursday. Cian Ashford’s 19th minute goal at Bramall Lane was the difference between the second-division teams.