FA Cup 2024/25

[Luke Imp]

Understand that Northampton/Kettering are close distance wise but I'm struggling to understand why it's a big game other than that? They can't have met too many times competitively or have any history to it?

 

[saddler78]

Another team from this division for us in Charlton that's the 5th League one club we will have played this season in cups I'm not too disappointed with that I'd give us a good chance against anyone at home in the bottom two divisions the way we have been playing.

 

[Claret Forever]

Understand that Northampton/Kettering are close distance wise but I'm struggling to understand why it's a big game other than that? They can't have met too many times competitively or have any history to it?

It's not a big game, and we haven't really ever played each other. There is absolute zero bad blood between the teams like Peterborough or Rushden would have been, it'd be like Gateshead playing Newcastle or something. Just the combination of being local and the amount of league differences made them favourites to be on TV when there weren't really any other particular plum ties - Hednesford pulling Gainsborough rather than a league club etc.

 

[Gassy]

It's not a big game, and we haven't really ever played each other. There is absolute zero bad blood between the teams like Peterborough or Rushden would have been, it'd be like Gateshead playing Newcastle or something. Just the combination of being local and the amount of league differences made them favourites to be on TV when there weren't really any other particular plum ties - Hednesford pulling Gainsborough rather than a league club etc.

Still think our game Vs Weston should have been on tbh

 

[DaveBirm1875]

Found myself watching Sutton v Birmingham. That's 90.minutes of my life I'm never getting back

Pretty meh wasn't it, i was there, old skool ground, funny coming out the ground and mixing with Sutton fans, they didn't really turn up and will feel slightly disappointed that they didn't have more of a go, then again we didn't really let them.

Prime opportunity to give Leonard, Dykes and other fringe players a run out, but Davies wont relent and likes to go strong every game, he needs to be a tad more flexible, as going to be tough to keep everyone happy.

Blackpool away next round, the Brucie derby

 

[AdamStag]

Understand that Northampton/Kettering are close distance wise but I'm struggling to understand why it's a big game other than that? They can't have met too many times competitively or have any history to it?

Chesham against lincoln or us yesterday would’ve been a lot more attractive, i bet no-one out of northamptonshire really knew about it.

 

[Conker]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1853362298842390880

 

[CTFC - Devils]

Worst draw was always gonna be an away tie against a fellow L1 side, somewhere we never win. 2nd round did not disappoint..

Seemed like the perfect opportunity for our annual cup draw, maybe we've finally broken that curse

 

[ForzaCounty]

Harrogate/Trinity, Wealdstone/Wycombe, Reading/Harborough, Kettering/Doncaster, Stockport/Brackley are probably the TV picks.

Tamworth might get another sniff because of their first round upset but away at Burton probably isn't one the TV companies are fussed about.

Potentially Crawley away for us.

Don't see anyone without an SK postcode being interested in our game v Brackley? There's a little history for us because we could never beat them at home during the NLN days, but that's not going to make TV audiences salivate

Blackpool v Birmingham would be a better choice. Reckon Posh v Notts would be a good game to watch too

 

[SF_]

I had absolutely no idea Stephen Quinn was still going. Always rated him in his Sheffield Utd days.

 

[Conker]

I had absolutely no idea Stephen Quinn was still going. Always rated him in his Sheffield Utd days.

Assist king, and a club legend.

Still got it, obviously needs managing minute wise but very important player for us.

 

[thewwfc]

I think the potential audience for any of these is pretty small, I'd say Blackpool v Brum makes the most sense if you're just picking the teams with the biggest fanbases.

I mean sure, there's a few banana skin fixtures in there but I don't think those resonate with the general public in the same way as the chance to see an EPL (or even fallen giant Championship) side get knocked out.

 

[chief]

Harrogate/Trinity, Wealdstone/Wycombe, Reading/Harborough, Kettering/Doncaster, Stockport/Brackley are probably the TV picks.

Tamworth might get another sniff because of their first round upset but away at Burton probably isn't one the TV companies are fussed about.

Potentially Crawley away for us.

Heard they're replaying Wrexham v Arsenal in one of the slots.

 

[denzel ecfc]

I think the potential audience for any of these is pretty small, I'd say Blackpool v Brum makes the most sense if you're just picking the teams with the biggest fanbases.

I mean sure, there's a few banana skin fixtures in there but I don't think those resonate with the general public in the same way as the chance to see an EPL (or even fallen giant Championship) side get knocked out.

Sorry, but Blackpool v Brum has none of the key FA Cup ingredients to me.
Chance of an upset? No.
One team getting to their highest round? No
Quaint ground? No.

It probably will be half empty too, which will be awful for TV.

But they will probably go for the Steve Bruce angle as they are devoid of any imagination.

 

[Luke Imp]

5 changes for us, bit of a makeshift side - a RWB at CB, an untried midfield and two lads from the Academy up front. Only really two proper defensive minded outfield players in the starting XI full stop.

3 from the U18’s on the bench.

 

[Bartonyellow]

Sorry, but Blackpool v Brum has none of the key FA Cup ingredients to me.
Chance of an upset? No.
One team getting to their highest round? No
Quaint ground? No.

It probably will be half empty too, which will be awful for TV.

But they will probably go for the Steve Bruce angle as they are devoid of any imagination.

This is what I think.
It’s like when two prem teams are drawn out.
Palace v wolves
Gets televised over league 2 v championship due to the perceived “audience” been bigger for the larger teams.
If it’s Blackpool v blues I won’t watch it.
Harrogate v Gainsborough I would.

 

[YEO YEO YEO]

Thoroughly professional performance from us. Important for us to get in front. We have lost many games like that over the past number of years, so pleased we are through. Less pleased we have a bitch of a trip to Crawley

 

[denzel ecfc]

TV picks seem reasonable with the exception of AFCW v D&R. WTF?

I presume Blackpool v Brum moved for an 'international audience'

 

[Super_horns]

An early kick off on a Saturday for Wycombe .

11.30!

 

[folletto]

Another team from this division for us in Charlton that's the 5th League one club we will have played this season in cups I'm not too disappointed with that I'd give us a good chance against anyone at home in the bottom two divisions the way we have been playing.

We could really do with a cup run to boost morale a bit but a really tough draw given your record against League One teams this season, can see you winning again

 

[GEORGE]

Worst draw was always gonna be an away tie against a fellow L1 side, somewhere we never win. 2nd round did not disappoint..

I've seen us win there.

 

[Casey]

Just been announced that we are reducing prices for the FA cup second round tie at home to Lincoln.

£10 sitting or standing. I presume that will apply to Licoln fans too.

We nearly always lose when we do this!

Casey

 

[YEO YEO YEO]

Just been announced that we are reducing prices for the FA cup second round tie at home to Lincoln.

£10 sitting or standing. I presume that will apply to Licoln fans too.

We nearly always lose when we do this!

Casey

Yeah I've read we've been given 400 tickets at tenner a pop. If we take 450 on a Tuesday night, assuming a Saturday and FA cup will see us take a fair few more.

 

[Luke Imp]

Crawley on Saturday.

Got done 3-0 there a few weeks back when Skubala uncharacteristically faffed about too much with the side so I'm hoping he doesn't make the same mistake again.

 

[The Terminator]

Oldham at home, they will fancy their chances having only lost 2 games all season and with us being in the relegation zone.

Wellens will likely make quite a few changes given we have another league game on the Tuesday.

I wouldn't be shocked if we went to Extra time and penalties again. Game will likely be won by one goal either way.

 

[folletto]

Fully expecting us to lose tomorrow but we really need to get through and get a decent third round draw just to boost morale a bit. Walsall have a great record against League One teams this season and we are awful away.

 

[DaveBirm1875]

Blackpool away Sunday lunchtime, expect to and hope we make changes, Leonard needs a game, Paik needs a rest, Yokoyama and Dykes to start.

Will be a tough game, hope we can get thru it.

 

[thewwfc]

Our squad is decent enough to rotate most, if not all, positions and still put out a decent side, so that’s what I hope we do here.

The squad players should be busting a gut to impress, but they need to feel they’re being given a chance otherwise that’s a short cut to a disgruntled dressing room.

 

[Throbber_for_Dunk]

I mean, you are the top ranked side in the competition. Who can slay the Wycombe giant?