AN FA Cup tie is set to be replayed after an investigation into the eligibility of a player.
The first-round clash between Forest Green Rovers and National League North side Scarborough Athletic will be played again on December 12.
The first match ended in a 5-2 win for the League Two side.
However, it will have to be played again as confirmed by Forest Green Rovers.
A club statement read: “Following an FA investigation into the eligibility of a Forest Green Rovers player, our FA Cup first-round tie at Scarborough Athletic will be replayed on Tuesday, December 12.
“The tie will be settled on the night, with no replay in the event of a draw.
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“The winner of the tie will play Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday, December 19.”
The fixture will break protocol as there is no chance of a replay being played if it were to end in a draw.
If the match ends in a draw then there will be extra time and a penalty shootout if needed.
Forest Green Rovers were charged by the FA for fielding an ineligible player in the original fixture.
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The club admitted to the charge with the game set to be replayed.
A statement from the FA read: “A Professional Game Board Sub-Committee has ordered the Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper tie between Forest Green Rovers and Scarborough Athletic to be replayed on Tuesday 12 December at 19:45.
“The FA charged Forest Green Rovers for fielding an ineligible player in the Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper tie against Scarborough Athletic.
“This constitutes a breach of FA Cup Rule 109, and Forest Green Rovers subsequently admitted this charge.
“Forest Green Rovers will now play away to Scarborough Athletic in a one-off match on Tuesday 12 December.
“The winner will travel away to Blackpool for a Second Round Proper match on Tuesday 19 December.”
The winners will face Blackpool in the second round of the FA Cup on December 19.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
