Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v actor and Liverpool fan Billy Bob Thornton

The third round of this year's FA Cup will no longer feature replays, which means could there be more upsets in this historic knockout competition? BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made predictions for all 32 ties and named the teams he thinks will make it through to the fourth round.

This week, he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton, who is a Liverpool fan. Thornton's new film, "Trailer Park Boys: On the Shoulders of Giants," is released in cinemas on 10 January.

Do you agree with Chris and Billy's score predictions? You can select who you think will win each game below. There are many reasons why Thornton is a Liverpool fan, including his ancestry.

"When I was a kid, my family thought we were Irish," he told BBC Sport. "But then we did a test and it turns out I'm about 78% pure English, 8% Irish, and 11% French and Swiss."

"I traced my family history, and my dad's family is from Liverpool and the Lancashire area. My mom's family is from Yorkshire, so it was like the War of the Roses - no wonder they fought so much when I was a kid." Thornton continued, "So I love coming up north to England, and I have a special affinity for the Liverpool area. I've always loved the people there, ever since I first played at the Cavern Club with my solo band many years ago."

In the early 2000s, Thornton's friend, Hollywood stuntwoman and die-hard Liverpool fan Eunice Huthart, gave him a Liverpool shirt. He has not been to Anfield yet, but he once delayed a gig at the Cavern Club to watch Liverpool with another friend, Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Thornton explained: "I spent the day with Gerry around Liverpool, including going on the ferry across the Mersey with him, and I asked him if he would like to play with me later. He asked what time we were starting, and I said 8pm, and he said, 'forget it, let's go on at 10, because we've got to watch this game.' He said we could put a sign on the door, it'll be fine."

"So we watched the game in a pub around the corner - it was Liverpool against Bayer Leverkusen, and thank God Liverpool won 1-0. Then, when we got up to go to the Cavern to play, the whole pub followed us there. I was like the Pied Piper walking down the street, it was great."

"Because of Eunice and Gerry, and because of my blood, I've always followed Liverpool," Thornton added. "I don't know much about the intricacies of football, because I grew up in Arkansas, but every time I see Liverpool play I cheer for them."

"Without a doubt, I will get over there to see a game at some point, because being at Anfield with the fans is one of the things I want to experience in my life." Chris Sutton and Billy Bob Thornton were interviewed by BBC Sport reporter Chris Bevan.

FA Cup third-round predictions: There are no replays, with ties decided by extra time and penalties. Gap = the difference in league position between the two sides.

Thursday, January 9, Bramall Lane, 19:00 GMT, Championship 3rd v Championship 23rd, Gap = 20. I am not old enough to have seen it, but it is exactly 100 years since these two teams met in the FA Cup final.

Sheffield United won 1-0 at Wembley in 1925, which was their fourth FA Cup win and their last major trophy. However, the Blades' priority this season has to be promotion, rather than ending their long wait for silverware, with the top two in the Championship very close.

Cardiff have other worries, and are in a relegation battle after winning only one of their past 12 games. Omar Riza made a decent start after replacing Erol Bulut in September, but their results have really tailed off. The question here, like in many of the other games, is how many changes will the two managers make?

Like Riza, Blades boss Chris Wilder will probably rotate, but United are at home and should still come through. They have wobbled a bit at the start of the new year, taking only one point from three games, but I am backing them to edge this one. Sutton's prediction: 1-0, Billy's prediction: 1-2.

Thursday, January 9, Goodison Park, 19:45 GMT, Premier League 16th v League One 19th, Gap = 47. Everton just cannot score goals, and it is clear that most of their fans are extremely frustrated with how the team are playing.

I think they will stay up, and I think they will find a way to win this game, but I really don't know who is going to get the goals. Armando Broja was injured last weekend and, although Dominic Calvert-Lewin will argue he is not getting the chances, he is not the same player he was. It must be very frustrating for a team that needs goals so badly.

Peterborough, by contrast, do not have a problem scoring, but their form is not great either, with only one point from their past five games. The Posh will give it a go, though, especially if Taylor Young plays against his dad Ashley, who might be playing for Everton. I played for Ryman League side Woking with my son Ollie when I was 39, the same age as Ashley, but it would be interesting to see them playing in opposing teams, because Ashley likes a tackle. He won't back out of one, so if Taylor goes in 50-50, what happens? Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 3-0.

Thursday, January 9, Craven Cottage, 19:45 GMT, Premier League 9th v Championship 9th, Gap = 20. Fulham boss Marco Silva had a bit of an acrimonious departure from Watford in 2018, so it will be interesting to see what kind of reception he gets from the Watford fans.

Watford have done well under Tom Cleverley, but a run of three defeats has halted their progress a little bit. Fulham have been excellent this season, and there is a good balance to the way they play. It would be great if they could have a good cup run to go with their league form, and hopefully Silva will think they should go for it in the FA Cup, because they can beat anyone on their day.

As long as they go full strength, or close to it, they should get through this tie. That is how I feel about most of the Premier League teams facing lower-league opposition in round three, but of course it doesn't always work out like that. Sutton's prediction: 3-1, Billy's prediction: 2-0.

Friday, January 10, Adams Park, 19:45 GMT, League One 2nd v Championship 21st, Gap = 5. Wycombe have been excellent in League One, they are the top scorers in the division, and they have only lost one of their past 22 games.

They have a few players who are attracting interest from higher-level clubs, including striker Richard Kone, who joined from non-league side Athletic Newham a year ago. Portsmouth boss John Mousinho had a couple of spells at Wycombe as a player, but I don't think it will be a happy return for him - I think there will be an upset here. Sutton's prediction: 1-1, Wycombe to win on penalties, Billy's prediction: 2-3.

Friday, January 10, Villa Park, 20:00 GMT, Premier League 8th v Premier League 14th, Gap = 6. Julen Lopetegui didn't feel like a good fit for West Ham, and we are about to see if Graham Potter can do any better.

Villa boss Unai Emery is still battling to get back into the Champions League next season, which has already put huge demands on his squad - so you could argue they don't need a cup run either, but I still think they will go through, especially because West Ham are badly missing injured striker Jarrod Bowen. Sutton's prediction: 2-1, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Saturday, January 11, St Andrew's, 12:00 GMT, League One 1st v League One 12th, Gap = 11. This game should really be called the Chris Sutton derby, because both of these clubs are places where I had great times as a player and as a coach. I am hoping I get a mention on the show.

Michael Skubala is doing a good job as Lincoln manager, and they narrowly missed out on the play-offs last season. I have been impressed with the job that Chris Davies is doing at Birmingham too. They are a massive club, and you would think they should be bouncing back after relegation, but this is his first senior management role. He has a brilliant football background in various coaching positions, but sitting in the hot seat yourself is very different.

This game will be close, but I am backing Birmingham to edge it because they are at home. Sutton's prediction: 2-1, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Saturday, January 11, Ashton Gate, 12:00 GMT, Championship 8th v Premier League 17th, Gap = 11. Bristol City have picked up a bit recently, with three wins and a draw since Christmas.

They had a decent FA Cup run last season, knocking out West Ham before going to a replay with Nottingham Forest, and I think they will cause another upset here. Vito Pereira has made a decent start as Wolves boss, but they were beaten by Forest on Monday. He will want to regain some momentum, but how strong a team will he put out? I suspect he will give some fringe players a chance, which will make this already tricky tie even harder. Sutton's prediction: 2-2, Bristol City to win on penalties, Billy's prediction: 1-0.

Saturday, January 11, Riverside Stadium, 12:00 GMT, Championship 5th v Championship 7th, Gap = 2. Blackburn boss Jon Eustace is doing a brilliant job, considering the financial situation at the club. They will do everything they can to keep him.

Rangers are doing well because they were one of the favourites to go down last summer. They have already won at the Riverside this season, but their problem is scoring goals, and their squad looks thin. Middlesbrough have overtaken them in the past few weeks and moved into the play-off places. Boro are in good form, and I can see them getting through this tie too. Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

Saturday, January 11, Anfield, 12:15 GMT, Premier League 1st v League Two 19th, Gap = 88. This will be a great day out for Accrington, but whatever team Arne Slot puts out, you can't back against the Premier League leaders.

It will be a Liverpool side made up of fringe players, but there will still be a lot of quality. Their success this season is because their squad is so strong. Sutton's prediction: 4-0, Billy's prediction: I like to back the underdog, unless they are playing my team! 3-1.

Saturday, January 11, King Power Stadium, 14:00 GMT, Premier League 19th v Championship 13th, Gap = 14. What will Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy do here? His side are in the relegation zone after a run of five straight defeats.

While you might say they should focus on staying up, they are clearly desperate for some confidence, and an FA Cup run might give them some. I suspect he will a) want to win a game, and b) avoid the embarrassment of losing at home to a Championship team. QPR are mid-table, but they have just won two games in a row, against Luton and Watford, and they will make it difficult for the Foxes.

This will be a close game, but Van Nistelrooy desperately needs a win to end his team's losing streak, and I think he will get it. Sutton's prediction: 2-1, Billy's prediction: 2-2, QPR to win on penalties.

Saturday, January 11, Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 7th v Championship 6th, Gap = 19. The injuries to Evanilson and Enes Unal this week are a blow for Bournemouth, but they still carry an attacking threat even without them.

The Cherries are another club, like Fulham and Brentford, where I would like to see them have a real go in the FA Cup this season. I said the same last year, when Bournemouth reached the last 16 for only the sixth time since they were formed in 1899, and lost to Leicester. Their best runs were to the quarter-finals in 1957 and 2021, and they have never won a major trophy, so if you are a fan you would want them to really try for it now, with how well they are doing in the Premier League.

So, even if Andoni Iraola makes a few changes, this should be the start of a cup run for his side. I don't think West Brom will be a pushover, but they are still without a manager at the moment, and Bournemouth should be too strong for them at home. Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

Saturday, January 11, Gtech Community Stadium, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 11th v Championship 24th, Gap = 33. Plymouth are another club who are without a manager. Their defensive record is terrible this season too, so you really worry for them after Brentford's 5-0 win over Southampton last weekend.

The Bees will definitely score a few here too. Plymouth have not won away from home all season, and have only scored three goals on the road, so it will be a very difficult day for them. Sutton's prediction: 5-0, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

Saturday, January 11, Stamford Bridge, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 4th v League Two 23rd, Gap = 87. Morecambe are struggling at the bottom of League Two right now, but I remember getting beaten 3-1 by them once when I was manager of Lincoln.

I had a go at the linesman in the second half for an offside decision, and gave him some abuse. He turned around and told me "don't worry about me, mate, your team are rubbish," only he used a rude word. I was speechless, so I just sat back down in my dugout. As for this game, even if Chelsea have been disappointing in the Premier League, you can't look past them. Enzo Maresca will use his Europa Conference League squad, but they will still be too strong for the Shrimps. He won't have to worry about the linesman giving him any grief. Sutton's prediction: 6-1, Billy's prediction: 4-1.

Saturday, January 11, St James Park, 15:00 GMT, League One 14th v Championship 17th, Gap = 21. Gary Rowett has had an instant impact since taking over at Oxford, with three wins and a draw from his first four games, and I can see them keeping that good run going.

No player has more FA Cup goals than Exeter's Josh Magennis this season, with four since the first round, but their run ends here. Sutton's prediction: 0-1, Billy's prediction: 2-0.

Saturday, January 11, Carrow Road, 15:00 GMT, Championship 11th v Premier League 10th, Gap = 21. What a great win for Johannes Hoff Thorup's Norwich at the weekend. It was reminiscent of the Daniel Farke era, when we scored two injury-time goals to beat Frank Lampard's Coventry.

Amanqua Forson, who got both those goals, has had a tough start to his Norwich career, but he played brilliantly. The problem for my old club is that, as I wrote in a piece earlier this week, Ashley Barnes has gone back to Burnley, leaving them with only Josh Sargent as their only recognised striker. Sargent has been injured this season, and has only played 12 Championship games, which is less than half, so relying on him to stay fit is a gamble. I would love to say Norwich will win, but I actually think Brighton will go through.

They need a win too, because they have gone eight games without one, despite playing well against Arsenal. It pains me to say it, but I am backing the Seagulls to knock out the Canaries. Sutton's prediction: 0-2, Billy's prediction: 0-2.

Saturday, January 11, City Ground, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 3rd v Championship 20th, Gap = 37. This was a relegation six-pointer when these two sides met in the Premier League in March, but they have gone in completely different directions since then.

It was not a shock to see Luton boss Rob Edwards leave the club on Thursday. I feel really sorry for him, but he failed to turn things around after a slow start following their relegation, and they go into this game on a run of four straight defeats. Forest, meanwhile, keep on winning, and they are now being talked about as potential title contenders, which is incredible. Their manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, will surely make changes to his side, because they play Premier League leaders Liverpool on Tuesday, but they should still have enough to get through. Sutton's prediction: 1-0, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Saturday, January 11, Deepdale, 15:00 GMT, Championship 15th v League One 11th, Gap = 20. Paul Heckingbottom has done a pretty solid job at Preston, and his side have climbed up the table because he has made them hard to beat.

Charlton are in decent form themselves, with a five-game unbeaten run, but I just think Preston will come out on top again. Sutton's prediction: 1-0, Billy's prediction: 3-0.

Saturday, January 11, Select Car Leasing Stadium, 15:00 GMT, League One 6th v Championship 2nd, Gap = 28. Burnley have basically built a brick wall this season. Their defensive record is incredible, and they have only conceded nine goals in 26 Championship games.

They beat my other old club, Blackburn, in the East Lancashire derby last weekend - and then celebrated a bit too much on the pitch. Their goalscorer, Zian Flemming, put his shirt on the corner flag and paraded it around at the final whistle, which was a very Graeme Souness thing to do. He scored a very good header, but his all-round performance was hardly top-notch - and I thought you only did things like that when you have won the league?

Anyway, in fairness, Burnley boss Scott Parker has done a great job, because the expectation was that they would get promoted this season, and that is not an easy job. He has clearly laid the foundations for them to go up, and even though Reading have an impressive home record this season, this will be a very tough game for them. But I think the Royals will score, and I am backing Charlie Savage to get one for them. Sutton's prediction: 1-2, Billy's prediction: 1-3.

Saturday, January 11, Stadium of Light, 15:00 GMT, Championship 4th v Championship 19th, Gap = 15. My old Norwich team-mate Mark Robins has just taken over at Stoke, and how they wish he could put his boots back on. The Potters don't score enough goals, but they would fly up the league if they had a finisher like him.

Robins was a brilliant striker, and has been linked with the FA Cup since 1990, when he scored the winner in Manchester United's third-round win over Nottingham Forest, a goal that is said to have saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job. As a manager, Robins also almost led Coventry to victory over Manchester United in last year's semi-final. He will want to make his mark in the FA Cup again with his new team, but it will be tough because Sunderland are in such good form.

They beat Stoke 2-1 at home in early December, and I am going for the same scoreline this time. Sutton's prediction: 2-1, Billy's prediction: 3-2.

Saturday, January 11, Elland Road, 17:45 GMT, Championship 1st v League Two 21st, Gap = 68. Harrogate are in the third round for only the second time in their history, but they are really struggling right now.

Their manager, Simon Weaver, is the son of the club's chairman - I wish my dad had been chairman when I was managing Lincoln, although he probably would have sacked me too. Leeds are top of the Championship and pushing for automatic promotion, so they might make changes. They threw away a 3-1 lead late on in their game against Hull on Saturday, but they won't slip up here. Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

Saturday, January 11, Etihad Stadium, 17:45 GMT, Premier League 6th v League Two 3rd, Gap = 65. Salford are doing pretty well in League Two, and they are on a run of six straight wins, and the highlight of this tie is that their owners are Manchester United legends.

I can't see any shocks here, though. Manchester City have won two games in a row, and after their poor end to the year, Guardiola will want to slowly build up more momentum. Guardiola always puts out a strong side in the FA Cup, and Saturday will be no exception. He gave Jack Grealish a bit of a kick up the backside this week, so we might see a response from him. Sutton's prediction: 5-0, Billy's prediction: 5-1.

Saturday, January 11, Coventry Building Society Arena, 18:00 GMT, Championship 16th v Championship 10th, Gap = 6. Coventry were the fairytale story of the FA Cup last season, and they should have knocked Manchester United out in the semi-final.

Frank Lampard has had a mixed bag of results since taking over the Sky Blues at the end of November, but it feels like they are making progress. They lost at home to Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the season before Lampard arrived, and it doesn't feel like there is much between the two teams. It might need penalties to separate them. Sutton's prediction: 1-1, Coventry to win on penalties, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Saturday, January 11, The Gaughan Group Stadium, 18:00 GMT, League One 8th v Championship 18th, Gap = 14. Derby boss Paul Warne used to play for my old village team, Horsford Under-12s, with me.

His side have lost three on the spin, and Leyton Orient have won five in a row, so I think there could be an upset here - but Paul won't allow it. Sutton's prediction: 1-2 after extra time, Billy's prediction: 1-2.

Saturday, January 11, Field Mill, 18:00 GMT, League One 9th v League One 17th, Gap = 8. Wigan boss Shaun Maloney is another of my old team-mates, and he is up against Nigel Clough, who has now been a manager for more than 26 years.

Clough has done an incredible job to get Mansfield where they are now, and they have got a lot of experience too. I am backing Mansfield to win here, and they will find a way to get the victory with some old-school know-how. Sutton's prediction: 1-0, Billy's prediction: 2-0.

Sunday, January 12, MKM Stadium, 12:00 GMT, Championship 22nd v League Two 7th, Gap = 33. Hull have the worst home record in the Championship this season, but they have won two games under their manager Ruben Selles, and then salvaged a late draw against Leeds last time out.

Doncaster have Billy Sharp up front, who has been a great goalscorer for years. He is a wily old fox, but I am backing Hull here. Sutton's prediction: 2-1, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

Sunday, January 12, The Lamb Ground, 12:30 GMT, National League 16th v Premier League 12th, Gap = 96. I watched Tamworth beat Huddersfield in the first round, and Tommy Tonks' long throws were what got them through on that night.

Tonks can throw the ball into the box from anywhere in the opposition half, and it is a brilliant weapon. So, poor Ange Postecoglou also knows what he is going to be up against. His Tottenham defenders are going to be treated the same way, and we will see if Spurs can cope with it. It is a basic thing, a long throw, but I don't think Tottenham have the players to deal with it. They had a central defensive partnership of Jed Spence and Archie Gray for part of the game when they lost to Newcastle, so they are not like Tony Adams and Steve Bould, who would have loved that kind of test.

I actually think Tamworth will score. When they beat Huddersfield, they were really well-organised, and they out-fought them. The other thing Tottenham will have to deal with is a poor pitch, so this is far from a straightforward tie, but I am confident that, unlike Huddersfield, Spurs will create enough chances to win. Sutton's prediction: 1-3, Billy's prediction: 0-5.

Sunday, January 12, Emirates Stadium, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 2nd v Premier League 13th, Gap = 11. Well, Manchester United have made it now, haven't they, after their draw at Anfield?

I have had some extraordinary criticism on social media for predicting Liverpool would win 5-0. It seems because I got the score wrong, everyone is getting excited, although strangely I didn't hear anyone predicting a 2-2 draw before the game. I guess it shows how far Manchester United have fallen, that they are celebrating a draw. I remember a time when them dropping any points was seen as a disaster.

They did play well, and it was an exciting performance, but as many people rightly pointed out, now they need to back it up. This is a very tough game for them. Arsenal have had a poor week and they are badly missing Bukayo Saka in the final third, but I still don't think Manchester United will get a good result at the Emirates. Sutton's prediction: 1-0, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Sunday, January 12, Selhurst Park, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 15th v League One 7th, Gap = 36. Even Tonks can't match Stockport manager Dave Challinor, who held the world record for the longest throw-in for a few years.

Stockport had a great start to the season, but have slipped out of the play-off places after winning only one of their past six games, and Crystal Palace have to be favourites here. Palace have improved recently, and I have been impressed by striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. People have been talking about Alexander Isak and Chris Wood as the best form strikers in the Premier League this season, but Mateta has gone under the radar a bit, because he has been excellent too. Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 2-0.

Sunday, January 12, Portman Road, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 18th v League One 20th, Gap = 46. Less than two years ago, this was a League One fixture - which shows how far Ipswich have come, and how quickly.

Ipswich are battling to stay up. As a former Norwich player, I can't help my feelings about them, but my admiration for them grows every week because they are competitive in every game, and they always give themselves a chance. They must be gutted after drawing with Fulham on Sunday, though. It is not the first time they have conceded late on this season, and those sloppy goals have really cost them.

Ipswich won't struggle in this game, though. They are too strong for Bristol Rovers, who are having a tough time of it in League One. Sutton's prediction: 3-0, Billy's prediction: 2-1.

Sunday, January 12, St James' Park, 15:00 GMT, Premier League 5th v League Two 12th, Gap = 75. It is a long way from Bromley to Newcastle, and this is a great game for them, even if they end up getting beaten.

Newcastle have now won seven games in a row in all competitions, and while Isak and Anthony Gordon have rightly been getting a lot of attention, I have been impressed by Jacob Murphy. Eddie Howe will make a lot of changes, but I don't think it will make any difference. Sutton's prediction: 3-0, Billy's prediction: 4-0.

Sunday, January 12, St Mary's Stadium, 16:30 GMT, Premier League 20th v Championship 12th, Gap = 12. Any fan who said Southampton would lose 5-0 to Brentford at St Mary's last weekend should be doing these predictions instead of me.

This is a harder game to call, though. You could call it the Russell Martin derby, because he has managed both teams, but I am not sure either side plays the same way they did when he was in charge. Saints boss Ivan Juric has to pick a strong team after the Brentford game, and his aim must be to find a team that can rediscover some rhythm. I do think Southampton will edge it, because they have to, but what a miserable existence it has been for their fans this season. Maybe the FA Cup will give them something to cheer about? Sutton's prediction: 3-2 after extra time, Billy's prediction: 1-0.

Monday, January 13, The Den, 19:30 GMT, Championship 14th v National League 15th, Gap = 77. Alex Neil has just become Millwall boss, and he needs to get his first win as soon as possible, to get the fans onside.

I suspect they will be too strong for Dagenham and Redbridge, but it won't be easy. Sutton's prediction: 2-0, Billy's prediction: 3-1.

How did Sutton do last week? Chris got seven results right out of 10 games in week 20, with three correct scores, for a total of 160 points - his highest of the season. Even then, his victory was not a certainty until the final whistle of the penultimate game of the weekend, when Manchester United surprisingly drew 2-2 with Liverpool.

His guest, Dave McCabe of the Zutons, went for a 3-2 win for the Reds, and although Harry Maguire missed a late chance to win it for Manchester United, Virgil van Dijk also went close to snatching a late winner for Liverpool, with his close-range header being saved. McCabe ended up with six results right, and two correct scores, for a total of 120 points. BBC Sport readers got six results right, and one correct score, for a total of 90 points.

Of almost 65,000 predictions, only 3,951 (6%) thought Manchester United would get a draw at Anfield, and 3,278 (5%) thought they would win. In terms of the exact score, only 1,034 (2%) correctly predicted a 2-2 draw - with the most popular prediction from the public being a 3-1 Liverpool win.