Sheffield United are first third-tier team to reach FA Cup semis in 13 years
Blades continue giant-killing run to eliminate Championship side Charlton, while Hull end Sunderland's road to Wembley
Sheffield United became the first third-tier team to reach the FA Cup semi-finals since 2001 by beating Charlton 2-0 in the first of three quarter-final matches on Sunday.
They were joined in the last four by Hull City, who overcame a missed penalty by Sone Aluko to trounce Sunderland 3-0 in their all-Premier League quarter-final at the KC Stadium.
Hull’s Curtis Davies, David Meyler and Matty Fryatt scored in a nine-minute spell - capitalising on two wretched mistakes by Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole - as Steve Bruce’s club advanced to the semi-finals for the first time since 1930.
At Bramall Lane, United continued their stunning exploits in the competition under the guidance of Nigel Clough, the son of late English coaching great Brian Clough.
Two goals in the space of two second-half minutes by Ryan Flynn and John Brayford earned a trip to Wembley Stadium.
Winning nine games on the spin, and to keep so many clean sheets, we deserve it
United has eliminated Aston Villa and Fulham in the run to the last four. They last played in the Premier League in 2007.