First goal of the afternoon slate of games came at Doncaster, where Southampton went ahead through Cameron Bragg's first senior goal, eight minutes in.

Ipswich are on top in the early stages against League One visitors Blackpool and a corner from 40-year-old Ashley Young is headed goalward by Cedric Kipre but is saved well by Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Million Manhoef has spurned a golden chance to put Stoke ahead against Coventry, firing wide when played clean through.

Alex Scott fires a dipping effort just over the bar as the ball bounced up kindly for him 20 yards out.

Bournemouth have started well at St James' Park.

Adama Traore is too quick for Alex Gilbert. The Boro defender has a nibble and Fulham win a free-kick in a dangerous position.

Shamoon Hafez
Football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

The Exeter City boss on the touchline is a certain Gary Caldwell.

The former defender was in the Wigan squad that stunned Manchester City to win this very competition in 2013.

He'll be hoping for a similar result here this afternoon.

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We've not seen much of this since the rule came in this season... but Aaron Ramsdale has just held onto the ball for longer than the eight seconds allowed and Bournemouth are awarded a corner.

Ramsdale is called into action again to punch it away for another set piece.

Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport reporter at St James' Park

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has resisted going full Mike Bassett with a 4-4-2 against Bournemouth.

But record signing Nick Woltemade is lining up centrally just behind fellow forward Yoane Wissa at St James' Park.

It is the first time the summer signings have been on the pitch together since joining the club.

And they have already linked up with Woltemade deftly laying the ball off to his team-mate - who forces Dorde Petrovic into a fine save.

Middlesbrough come forward again but Tommy Conway kicks Jorge Cuenca's head instead of the ball.

No sign of Pep Guardiola on the touchline this afternoon.

He's opted to take a seat in the comfort of the stand behind the dugout for this one.

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What a save from Djordje Petrovic!

It looked a certain goal for Newcastle at the end of a lovely move.

Nick Woltemade shifts the ball to Yoane Wissa, who is all alone eight yards out, and curls a shot towards the far corner.

But Petrovic fling himself to his left to tip it around the post.

Shamoon Hafez
Football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

Antoine Semenyo already showing his versatility for Manchester City in the final third, playing from the left today.

Fellow debutant Ryan McAidoo has started on the right. Neither has seen the ball so far.

Kevin's feet are too quick for Alan Browne and the Brazilian works room for a cross but the Championship side clear.

A very even opening at Craven Cottage.

Brentford won their last away game against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, but that was back in October 2020. This is the first ever meeting between the sides in the FA Cup.

After Macclesfield's shock win over Crystal Palace, Brentford know they have to be at this from the very start.

The hosts have begun with plenty of energy but the Bees look to have asserted themselves on the ball now.

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Exeter win a corner and it's a really good delivery into a packed penalty box. James Trafford tips Loam Oakes' header over the bar. Really super save.

Lively start to this one!

Bournemouth come forward again and Harry Brooks goes down on the edge of the Newcastle box, he looked to be tripped but the referee waves play on.

The visitors are on the attack soon afterwards, though, and Eli Junior Kroupi tests Aaron Ramsdale, connecting nicely with a bouncing ball from 20 yards.

Shamoon Hafez
Football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

Exeter have made the long trip with around 7,500 fans in tow and they are making a tremendous noise in the two tiers behind Joe Whitworth's goal.

We've seen one FA Cup shock already today, will this be another?

Morgan Whittaker sends it wide for Sam Silvera. He plays it first time into the box for Tommy Conway to try to slide it past Benjamin Lecomte but the Fulham keeper makes a fine stop with his legs.

Will Exeter City have watched and been inspired by Macclesfield's victory over holders Crystal Palace earlier today?

Their travelling 7,800 fans will certainly hope so but this has started in much the way you'd expect with Manchester City dominating possession in the Grecians' defensive third.

Luke Ayling picks out Tommy Conway with a brilliant pass but Fulham snuff out the danger and come forward.

Sasa Lukic has a go and smashes the ball into the crowd.