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Shrewsbury to face Oxford City in FA Cup

Shrewsbury will host non-league Oxford City in the second round of the FA Cup.

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Sam Ricketts’ side secured a first round victory over Cambridge on Saturday with goals from Charlie Daniels and Brad Walker earning them a 2-0 win at the Abbey Stadium.

But they will have the benefit of home advantage for their next tie after being drawn against Oxford City, who overcame Northampton 2-1 tonight thanks to a penalty from former Telford loanee Josh Ashby.

James Roberts had cancelled out Sam Hoskins' early opener.

The game will take place on the weekend commencing Saturday, November 28.

Oxford City currently ply their trade in National League South.

Under the guidance of former Luton, Stoke and Stafford Rangers midfielder David Oldfield, they currently sit ninth in the division.

Whoever wins the tie will receive £25,500 in prize money, with Salop having received £16,972 for their win over Cambridge.