Ten Irish storylines to look out for on FA Cup weekend

Mipo Odubeko in action for the Ireland U17s in 2019. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

In an English football ladder dominated by powerbrokers at the top of the Premier League, the FA Cup has the ability to provide a platform for Irish players to prosper.

Top-flight teams reshuffle their sides, particularly in the Covid-19 era, to give those on the fringes some exposure, while players operating in the lower tiers can have a crack at both causing an upset and optimising the showcase.