The draw for the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup has this afternoon been revealed.
Helston Athletic, who are the only Cornish side remaining in the prestigious competition, will play away at Western Super Mare should they beat Bishop's Cleeve in their Second Round Qualifying replay match this evening.
Helston were 3-1 up in the first meeting between the sides on the weekend but a red card to Matty Bye followed by two late goals, the last in the fifth minute of stoppage time, meant that Southern League Division One South outfit Bishop's Cleeve will make the 222 mile journey to Kellaway Park for the replay this evening with kick off at 7:45pm.
Winners of tonight's tie will receive £3,375 from the match while the losing side will get £1,125.
.🏆🏆🏆 FA CUP ACTION 🏆🏆🏆
— Helston Athletic FC (@HelstonAFC) September 20, 2022
This evening is the biggest @EmiratesFACup tie in our clubs history against @BishopsCleeveFC
Gates open from 6pm, team news from 7:15pm
⏰ - 7:45pm
🍺 - 6:30pm
🍔 - @hafc_bluesfood - 6:30pm
🎟️ - £5 adults/+65yrs - £3/u18s - £1#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/3mq8ceyMWY
The Third Round Qualifying match is penned for the weekend of Saturday, October 1. Successful clubs at this stage will receive £5625 for a win. While losing sides will get £1875.
This is the furthest stage Helston Athletic have ever reached in the FA Cup.
Helston's FA Cup journey so far:
Extra Preliminary Round: Street 1-2 Helston Athletic (R. Wilson, R. Shepherd)
Preliminary Round: Helston Athletic 2-1 Falmouth Town (R. Shepherd x2)
First Round Qualifying Round: Torpoint Athletic 1-2 Helston Athletic (T. Payne, R. Shepherd)
Second Round Qualifying: Bishop's Cleeve 3-3 Helston Athletic (S. Colwell, R. Wilson, T. Payne)
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