FA Cup fifth round

Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea eased into the quarter-finals as the holders defeated 2008 finalists Cardiff 4-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Portsmouth delivered a welcome distraction from their troubled season as Avram Grant's men eliminated South Coast rivals Southampton 4-1 at St Mary's.

The 2008 FA Cup winners avoided a winding-up order from the High Court in midweek and their luck was also in on the field.

Premier League Birmingham came from a goal down to defeat Derby with 2-1 at Pride Park. Liam Ridgewell scored the winner in injury time to spark wild celebrations among the travelling fans.

Reading, , who had conquered Liverpool and Burnley earlier, drew 2-2 with high-flying Championship rivals West Brom at the Madejski Stadium. With numbers restored, Reading took advantage but with three minutes left West Brom grabbed a dramatic equaliser.

Ricardo Fuller's header earned Stoke a deserved replay in their FA Cup fifth round tie with Manchester City after 1-1 draw at Eastlands.