Never mind Bradford, Sunderland's cup win shocked BBC

The BBC received criticism after it did not show Bradford’s FA Cup victory on Sunday.

Never mind Bradford, Sunderland's cup win shocked BBC

Now a statement from the corporation indicates it made the call not to screen the tie because it figured Championship Fulham would beat Sunderland in the sides' fourth-round replay.

BBC must select the ties it plans to show before any replays are resolved and felt Bradford v Fulham wouldn't attract viewers.

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