LDV Vans Trophy – Second Round Draw

Shrewsbury Town will be the opposition as Blues look to maintain an outstanding recent record in the competition, which has seen them go five years without losing to a side in a league equal or lower to them. Cheltenham Town were the last such team to defeat the Shrimpers, 1-0 at Roots Hall in December 1999. The tie will be played in the week commencing Monday November 1st, although the match itself is likely to take place on Tuesday November 2nd, with a 7:45 p.m. kick-off.

This will be the Seasiders have faced the Shrews in this competition – indeed, for the most part the Shropshire side have participated in the northern section of the Associate Members Cup/Football League Trophy, and this season sees a weird phenomenon with the more southerly Hereford United playing in the northern section. Overall United have won 23, drawn 12 and lost only 15 of their previous encounters with the Salop, although they have failed to win in any of the previous three home meetings.

Details concerning ticket news, and the finalisation of the date and kick-off will be available closer to the tie.

Full Second Round Draw

Robert Craven
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