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Kick-off: Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin Dons

We are underway at Plough Lane.

Obviously the theatrics beforehand are just as important as the game.

Wimbledon Wombles get the match started.

Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin Dons

We are still waiting for kick-off in this one.

There certainly does not look like a big crowd at the ground.

The teams are heading out onto the pitch.

Who is playing?

There is a star-studded list of players who will feature in this huge match.

So long that I will have to split it into two parts!

• Eden Hazard
• Eman SV2
• Wayne Routledge
• Troy Deeney
• Grime Gran
• Ron Hall
• Manny
• Joel Baya
• Gemma Davison
• Beau the Beard
• Nathan Dawe
• Swarmz
• A Star
• Lianne Sanderson
• Shane Long
• Danny Aarons
• Adrian Mariappa

Award winners

Jamie Froves and Charlotte Styles won the Care Award for consistently putting such an incredible Goals 4 GOSH event.

Speaking after winning the award, Jamie said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on.

“Getting chosen, as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.

“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else.

“They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides.

“So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.”

Man City team news

Pep Guardiola will be without Rodri, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb and John Stones for this afternoon’s FA Cup final.

Kevin De Bruyne is set to feature in his fourth FA Cup final with the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernando Silva and Nico Gonzalez battling to join him in midfield.

Guardiola will have a decision to make on the flanks, will he stick with Phil Foden and James McAtee or roll the dice with Jeremey Doku and Omar Marmoush?

Crystal Palace team news

The headline team news from the Palace camp is that Adam Wharton IS fit and available for selection after missing last weekend’s win at Tottenham with a twisted ankle.

Wharton will likely replace one of Will Hughes or Jefferson Lerma in the Eagles’ midfield two.

Eddie Nketiah will be pushing to get the nod ahead of Jean-Philippe Mateta with his impressive record in the FA Cup this season.

The 2020 FA Cup winner has been involved in a goal in each of his past three appearances (2G, 1A) in the competition, all as a substitute.

Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of the FA Cup final!

Crystal Palace take on Manchester City in today’s blockbuster Wembley showpiece.

The two sides are looking to get their hands on the iconic trophy for very different reasons.

Palace can claim the first piece of major silverware in the club’s 120-year history, while City are hoping to save their rare poor season.

The Eagles have fell at the final hurdle in the FA Cup twice, losing on both occasions to Manchester United in 1990 and 2016.

This Palace team is made up of a flurry of internationals and in-demand stars, and many fans believe this year could well be their year.

City are in search of their eighth FA Cup triumph and their second under Pep Guardiola.

The Cityzens have reached the final of the oldest football competition in the world for three straight years.

They will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United in last year’s final.