Would they consider moving the Barnsley game to Tuesday 21st and we then play Newcastle on Friday 17th Feb. Would suit Sky who no doubt want it live. Pain for those planning to go to Barnsley but surely it's an option.
edit. just seen we have Ipswich on the Tuesday so little prep time! So...
I think everyone probably accepts that it won't be a 3pm kick off as Sky will definitely want this match as it is 1st versus 2nd (currently). As for being played on the correct date, that is pure speculation as until Monday we don't know the draw.
Can't see them leaving the arrangments only 10 days before it could be played so that would mean the 8th Feb is out.
Don't quite understand why we are in this situation. Always thought the fixtures computer used to leave the 3rd and 4th round dates free for the teams in the top two divisions