Favourable home draw in FA Cup - if AFC Telford can win replay

The third qualifying round will take place on the weekend of Saturday, October 3.

AFC Telford United will face FC United of Manchester in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup - if they can overcome Worksop Town in a replay on Tuesday night.

The FA Cup trophy. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)placeholder image
The FA Cup trophy. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

The Bucks kept their name in the hat for this afternoon’s draw thanks to Louis Moult’s 85th-minute equaliser at the SEAH Stadium on Saturday.

And should they overcome league rivals Worksop tomorrow night, they will host an FC United side who are rock bottom of the Northern Premier - one division below them.

Should Bucks win their replay, they will receive £3,375 from the FA Cup prize fund, or £1,125 if they lose.

The third qualifying round will take place on the weekend of Saturday, October 3. Winners will receive £5,626, with losers being awarded £1,875.

Clubs in the third qualifying round are just two wins from the first round proper, with National League sides - including Kidderminster Harriers, Southend United and Carlisle United - entering the competition in the fourth and final qualifying round on October 17.

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