FA Cup: The road to Wembley continues
Following their 2-2 draw last Friday evening, Yeovil Town will be looking to progress to the Third Round against Fleetwood Town who came from two goals down to complete an impressive comeback against the League One side.
The replay will take place at 19.30 on Tuesday December 13th, with Blackpool awaiting the winners, what a tie that would be for the Trawlermen.
However, it's great news for the Essex capital side Chelmsford City, who are pushing for promotion in the Conference South League, they will travel to League Two club Macclesfield Town on Wednesday December 14th, kick off 20.05, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw last weekend.
The Clarets had taken the lead in the first half before the Silkmen equalised shortly after the hour mark.
The winners will face an exciting home tie with Bolton Wanderers in the Third Round.
All four clubs receive The FA live TV broadcast fee of £36,000 per club.
Moving on, guess who they picked for the top tie in the third stage? But the Gas picked up another fee with their home game against the Villa being selected.
All ten clubs will be given a broadcast fee of £123,500, whilst all Third Round winners, regardless of whether they are televised, will get £67,500 of the FA's dosh.
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Birmingham City v Wolverhampton Wanderers (12.30) – ESPN
Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (17.30) – ESPN
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Manchester City v Manchester United (13.00) – ITV1
Peterborough United v Sunderland (15.) – ITV1
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Arsenal v Leeds United (19.45) – ESPN
The draw for the Fourth Round Proper will be on Sunday, January 8th on ITV1 from around 17.30, once the second live match on the day has finished.
Full FA Cup Third Round Draw: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk
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