Shrewsbury Town to face League One side in first FA Cup tie under new owners

Shrewsbury Town have been drawn to face League One Burton Albion in the second round of the FA Cup.

The tie, which will take place over the weekend of December 5, will be Town’s first FA Cup fixture of a new era under their new ownership.

Monday night’s draw came just hours after the club announced that their long-awaited takeover had been completed.

Salop booked their place in the second round with a first round victory over National League Eastleigh on Saturday, Isaac Fletcher scoring a late winner away from home.

Burton, meanwhile, comfortably avoided a potential cup upset against non-league AFC Rushden & Diamonds, who were the joint-lowest ranked side remaining in the competition. The Brewers ran out 4-0 winners on home soil.

Town banked £47,750 in prize money for their first round victory. Victory in the second round would pocket a further £79,500, while the losing side will receive £21,200.

Salop have enjoyed some memorable FA Cup ties in recent years, including glamour meetings with Premier League giants Manchester United in 2015/16 and Liverpool in both 2019/20 and 2021/22.