15:00 Saturday

Reading (6/1) vs Burnley 

Leading our list of the most popular FA Cup underdog bets this weekend are Reading, priced at 6/1 to secure a win at home against Championship promotion contenders Burnley.

The Royals enter this fixture having won three of their last four league games, defying predictions of a decline following Ruben Selles’ departure. 

Burnley, on the other hand, are locked in a fierce battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

With the FA Cup likely a lower priority for Scott Parker’s squad, oddschecker punters are betting on a Reading upset. They are 6/1 to win in 90 minutes and 10/3 to qualify (including extra-time and penalties). 

15:00 Saturday

Bristol Rovers (12/1) @ Ipswich  

Next up are League One’s Bristol Rovers, who face a tough away fixture against Ipswich Town. Rovers, currently five points above the relegation zone, have won just two of their last 10 matches. Despite this, punters are backing them for a shock result at Portman Road. 

For Ipswich, a cup run may not be a priority as they battle to avoid Premier League relegation. Historical context adds intrigue - non-league Maidstone United knocked Ipswich out at this stage last season. Rovers are 12/1 to win in 90 minutes and 15/2 to qualify.  

19:30 Monday

Dagenham (9/1) @ Millwall 

13 years after their last FA Cup clash, Millwall and Dagenham meet again at The Den in Monday’s televised fixture.

In 2010, Millwall needed a replay to overcome the Daggers, eventually winning 5-0 with two goals from a young Harry Kane. Fans of the National League side will hope for a different outcome this time. 

Dagenham currently rank third among underdog bets this weekend. They are priced at 9/1 to win in 90 minutes and 11/2 to qualify. 

12:00 Saturday

Bristol City (7/4) vs Wolves 

Joining their city rivals on this list are Bristol City, who host Premier League strugglers Wolves. The Robins, currently 8th in the Championship, have won three of their last four matches, propelling themselves into play-off contention. 

In contrast, Wolves are languishing in 17th place in the Premier League, hovering above the relegation zone on goal difference. With survival the clear priority, the FA Cup is unlikely to be a focus for Vitor Pereira’s team. 

Bristol City are 7/4 to win in regulation time and 21/20 to qualify. The Robins have recent pedigree for upsets, having eliminated Premier League side West Ham at this stage last year. 

15:00 Saturday

Norwich City (5/1) vs Brighton 

Finally, Norwich City host Brighton on Saturday afternoon, rounding out our list of underdogs. Norwich have found form recently, winning three of their last four matches, and are now just four points off the final Championship play-off spot. 

Brighton, while sitting 10th in the Premier League, have struggled with consistency, winning just one of their last 11 games. 

With only three wins from 10 away matches this season, punters see this as a potential giant-killing. Norwich are priced at 5/1 to win in 90 minutes and 3/1 to qualify.