NEWCASTLE, UK -- One of the biggest tournaments in English football continues on Tuesday as Nottingham Forest has an intriguing matchup with Exeter City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Exeter City are winless in four previous meetings with Nottingham Forest (D2 L2) - though this is their first encounter since April 1951, which ended in a 5-0 home defeat.

Exeter City will take on Nottingham Forest at home on Tuesday 11 February - the Grecians' first time playing a fourth round FA Cup game since 1981. The last time Exeter made it to the fourth round - 44 years ago - they drew against Leicester City before beating them 3-1 in a replay.

Nuno Espírito Santo's side have been in fine form in the Premier League this season and are currently third in the table

The sense of anticipation around EX4 for Nottingham Forest’s visit on Tuesday night is understandable. It is 44 years since Exeter City last played in the FA Cup fourth round and while there have been third-round draws – and replays,

With the fifth round already drawn, Nottingham Forest go into this match knowing a win sets them up nicely for the next round but must avoid a shock defeat at Exeter

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The timing might affect Nuno Espirito Santo's team selection before Nottingham Forest go to Fulham on Saturday. It seems unfair they cannot play at the weekend like everyone else, and have a clear week before travelling to Craven Cottage.

Nottingham Forest will want to continue an impressive campaign with FA Cup progress at Exeter City this evening.The final fixture of the fourth round will see Nuno Espirito Santo’s side travel to

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