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Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi, center, reacts after duel with Norwich City's Christoph Zimmermann, left, and Mario Vrancic during the English FA Cup third round replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at the Stamford Bridge, in London, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi, center, reacts after duel with Norwich City's Christoph Zimmermann, left, and Mario Vrancic during the English FA Cup third round replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at the Stamford Bridge, in London, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)Alastair Grant/Associated Press

FA Cup 2018 Results: Qualified Teams, Updated Schedule After 3rd-Round Replays

James DudkoJan 17, 2018

Eden Hazard scored the winning penalty in a shootout to see Chelsea past Championship side Norwich City and into the fourth round of the 2018 FA Cup on Wednesday night.

Chelsea had been pushed into a replay by the Canaries and still needed penalties after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. The night also saw League One outfit Wigan Athletic thrash Premier League representatives Bournemouth, while Swansea City beat Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Here are the results for Wednesday's replays:

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  • Swansea City 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Wigan Athletic 3-0 Bournemouth
  • Chelsea 1-1 Norwich City (Chelsea won 5-3 on penalties)

Here's the updated schedule for the fourth round, per the competition's official website:

Friday, January 26

  • Sheffield Wednesday vs. Reading, 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET.
  • Yeovil Town vs. Manchester United, 7:55 p.m. GMT/2:55 p.m. ET.

Saturday, January 27

  • Peterborough United vs. Leicester City, 12:30 p.m. GMT/7:30 a.m. ET.
  • Huddersfield Town vs. Birmingham City, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Notts County vs. Swansea City, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Milton Keynes Dons vs. Coventry City, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Millwall vs. Rochdale, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Southampton vs. Watford, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Wigan vs. West Ham United, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Hull City vs. Nottingham Forest, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Sheffield United vs. Preston North End, 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET.
  • Newport County vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 5:30 p.m. GMT/12:30 p.m. ET.
  • Liverpool vs. West Bromwich Albion, 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET.

Sunday, January 28

  • Chelsea vs. Newcastle United, 1:30 p.m. GMT/8:30 a.m. ET.
  • Cardiff City vs. Manchester City, 4 p.m. GMT/11 a.m. ET.

Chelsea lacked the final ball too often during a goalless first half against the Canaries at Stamford Bridge. It didn't help that striker Michy Batshuayi struggled to stay onside.

However, the Belgium international was celebrating when he finished smartly after racing clear to meet a pass from Kenedy in the 55th minute. It meant a rare distinction for Batshuayi, per OptaJoe:

Batshuayi's finish also ended a prolonged scoring drought for last season's beaten finalists, a barren run detailed by WhoScored.com:

The assist from Kenedy was merely the flourish for what was a bright and inventive performance from the off. He raided the flank with pace, tied markers in knots with his skill and created chances with a typical flair.

Chelsea appeared to be edging into the next round until Jamal Lewis' powerful header drew Norwich level in the 94th minute.

There was controversy during the extra period, when Willian was felled in the box but no penalty was given even after the intervention of the video assistant referee. BBC Match of the Day's Alan Shearer had this to say about the review system:

Chelsea were also left to rue Pedro being sent off for a second bookable offence. The 10 men became nine when Alvaro Morata was dismissed after reacting angrily following a booking for diving.

It was left to Hazard to be Chelsea's hero, with his conversion being the pivotal spot-kick after Willy Caballero had saved from Nelson Oliveira earlier in the shootout.

Jordan Ayew had Swansea ahead in the 11th minute against Premier League hopefuls Wolves. The Championship leaders were level in the 66th minute when substitute Diogo Jota found the net.

Sadly for Wolves, they couldn't hold the lead, as Wilfried Bony put Swansea back in front three minutes later. The big striker prodded in from close range.

SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 17:  Wilfried Bony of Swansea City celebartes after he scores his sides second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Swansea City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Liberty Stadium on January 17, 2018 in Swansea,

It was hard to tell Wigan played in League One compared to Bournemouth's Premier League status, based on how easily the Latics tore through the Cherries at the DW Stadium. Goals from Sam Morsy, Dan Burn and Callum Elder were enough to send the 2013 winners through.

OptaJoe noted how a win over Bournemouth is a great omen for Wigan:

The Latics could be set for another memorable cup run, having also reached the semi-final in 2014. However, Chelsea will be the most relieved to still be in the draw after being given an almighty scare by lower-league opposition.

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