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      FA Cup third round draw LIVE: Arsenal draw Liverpool in HUGE clash, Newcastle face Sunderland – updates

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      THE FA Cup third round draw has concluded – and what a draw it has been!Arsenal are hosting Liverpool in a mammoth all-Premier League clash in the third round.
      While Newcastle are travelling to local rivals Sunderland, and Manchester United are away at Wigan.

      Start time: From 12.55pm
      TV channel/ live stream: ITV 1/ ITV X
      Draw took place ahead of Eastleigh vs Reading

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      Non-League Eastleigh defeat Reading
      Eastleigh scored a last-minute winner to defeat League One side Reading in the FA Cup second round!
      Credit: Getty
      Fans left stunned at legend’s outfit during draw
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright drew comparisons to the Michelin man thanks to his huge winter coat.
      Wright was at the Silverlake Stadium as non-league Eastleigh hosted Reading in the FA Cup second round.
      And fans could not take their eyes off the pundit’s massive jacket, which is a Moncler and Adidas hybrid costing nearly £2,000.
      One said: “Ian Wright borrowing the Michelin Man’s winter coat for the live FA Cup game today.”
      Another added: “Are we going to have a chat about Ian Wright’s coat?”
      One joked: “I don’t think Ian Wright’s coat is big enough…”
      Credit: ITV
      First Tyne-Wear derby in seven years
      The FA Cup third round will see Newcastle face local rivals Sunderland for the first time since 2016!
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd handed away clash
      Erik ten Hag’s side have remarkably been drawn at home in the competition for the past three years.
      However, that Old Trafford streak is now over after they were picked out to play League One Wigan Athletic away next month.
      Last season’s finalists, who were beaten by Manchester City at Wembley, will travel to the Latics on the first weekend of January.
      And some supporters were in complete disbelief after seeing United drawn away.
      One joked: “Man Utd away in the 3rd round. Hasn’t happened since 1752. Proper end of days stuff.”
      Another said: “Away draw on a cup that can’t be right Wigan v Man Utd.”
      “The end must be near,” commented another before adding: “Utd getting drawn away just doesn’t happen.”
      Fans say FA Cup draw is ‘fixed’
      Arsenal fans reckon the FA Cup third round draw is “fixed” after landing a considerably harder tie than their rivals.
      The Gunners will host Liverpool in the pick of the bunch.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
      It left some Gooners irked and believing the draw was “rigged” and “fixed.”
      One said: “Arsenal vs Liverpool in FA cup third round draw! Whereas man united have Wigan away, Man City have Huddersfield. That is fixed.”
      Another added: “Liverpool in the FA Cup third round. What a surprise. Another year, another rigged cup draw..”
      One fumed: “This FA cup draw is rigged. What are the odds of playing City & Liverpool back to back years in the 3rd round.”
      Another raged: “How about that. ANOTHER rigged FA Cup draw.”
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      Crystal Palace vs Everton
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers
      Wigan vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Huddersfield
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Swansea City vs Morecambe
      Chelsea vs Preston North End
      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Coventry City vs Oxford United
      Brentford vs Wolves
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
      Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale
      Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading
      Hull City vs Birmingham City

      FA Cup draw in full 1/2

      Luton vs Bolton
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill
      Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
      West Ham vs Bristol City
      Tottenham vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Rotherham
      West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport
      Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall
      AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Millwall vs Leicester
      Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City

      Man Utd get first away draw in YEARS
      Football fans claimed “the end is near” after Manchester United finally landed an away tie in the FA Cup.

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      The draw has thrown up some exciting fixtures.
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      Top picks: Arsenal vs Liverpool
      The Gunners will host Liverpool in a huge FA Cup clash next month.
      It’s certainly one of the top picks of the weekend!
      Credit: AP
      Top picks: Tyne-Wear Derby
      Newcastle will make the short trip to face Sunderland in the FA Cup third round.
      It will be the one to watch on the weekend!
      Final picks

      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Coventry City vs Oxford United
      Brentford vs Wolves
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
      Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale
      Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading
      Hull City vs Birmingham City

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      Wigan vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Huddersfield
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Swansea City vs Morecambe
      Chelsea vs Preston North End

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      Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City
      Crystal Palace vs Everton
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers

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      Fulham vs Rotherham
      West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport
      Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall
      AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Millwall vs Leicester

      First picks

      Luton vs Bolton
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill
      Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
      West Ham vs Bristol City
      Tottenham vs Burnley

      Here we go…
      The draw is about to start!
      Road to Wembley
      Man City clinched the title last season, but who will be looking to dethrone them?
      Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal will be among the teams gunning for glory.
      Credit: Sunday Times
      All eyes on Eastleigh
      The big draw is taking place just before Eastleigh vs Reading’s FA Cup second round tie.
      So expect it to get underway from 12.55pm.
      We can’t wait!
      Credit: Getty
      FA Cup third round fixture dates
      Fixtures for the third round will take place across the weekend of Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7.
      If scores are level after 90 minutes plus additional time, replays remain in place for the FA Cup third round.
      However, if the reverse fixture is level after 90 minutes plus added time, an extra 30 minutes will be played with the potential for a penalty shootout if there is still no breakthrough.
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      51. Blackpool or Forest green Rovers52. Cambridge United or Fleetwood Town53. Bolton Wanderers or Harrogate Town54. Wrexham or Yeovil Town55. Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers56. Peterborough United or Doncaster Rovers57. Eastleigh or Reading58. Gillingham or Charlton Athletic59. Stevenage or Port Vale60. Newport County or Barnet61. Oxford United or Grimsby Town62. York City or Wigan Athletic63. Sutton United or Horsham64. AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate
      Ball numbers cont…
      41. Watford42. West Bromwich Albion43. West Ham United44. Wolverhampton Wanderers45. Maidstone United or Barrow46. Wycombe Wanderers or Morecambe47. Notts County or Shrewsbury Town48. Chesterfield or Leyton Orient49. Aldershot Town or Stockport County50. Alfreton Town or Walsall
      Ball numbers cont…
      31. Preston North End32. Queens Park Rangers33. Rotherham United34. Sheffield United35. Sheffield Wednesday36. Southampton37. Stoke City38. Sunderland39. Swansea City40. Tottenham Hotspur
      Ball numbers cont…
      21. Liverpool22. Luton Town23. Manchester City24. Manchester United25. Middlesbrough26. Millwall27. Newcastle United28. Norwich City29. Nottingham Forest30. Plymouth Argyle
      Ball numbers cont…
      11. Chelsea12. Coventry City13. Crystal Palace14. Everton15. Fulham16. Huddersfield Town17. Hull City18. Ipswich Town19. Leeds United20. Leicester City More

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      Fans left stunned by Ian Wright’s huge £2,000 coat for FA Cup clash as Arsenal legend is likened to the Michelin man

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright drew comparisons to the Michelin man thanks to his huge winter coat. Wright was at the Silverlake Stadium as non-league Eastleigh hosted Reading in the FA Cup second round.
      Ian Wright drew comparisons to the Michelin man thanks to his huge winter coatCredit: ITV
      Ian Wright made sure he kept warm on the touchline
      Fans reckon Wright took coat inspiration from thisCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And fans could not take their eyes off the pundit’s massive jacket, which is a Moncler and Adidas hybrid costing nearly £2,000.
      One said: “Ian Wright borrowing the Michelin Man’s winter coat for the live FA Cup game today.”
      Another added: “Are we going to have a chat about Ian Wright’s coat?”
      One joked: “I don’t think Ian Wright’s coat is big enough…”
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      Another said: “Ian Wright wearing a £2,000 designer coat. I’d rather wear a £200 coat that looks good than that hideous thing.”
      Wright would have had one eye on the third round draw as his former Gunners side drew Liverpool at home.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
      It left some Gooners irked and believing the draw was “rigged” and “fixed.”
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      Liverpool’s trip to the Emirates in January will be a repeat of the 2001 FA Cup final.
      Michael Owen inspired the Reds to victory with two late goals at the Millennium Stadium – the sixth of their eight titles.
      Another tie to look out for is Sunderland against Newcastle – which will be the first Tyne-Wear derby since March 2016. More

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      Fans claim FA Cup third round draw is ‘fixed’ as Arsenal land ANOTHER horror tie with easier games for rivals

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      ARSENAL fans reckon the FA Cup third round draw is “fixed” after landing a considerably harder tie than their rivals. The Gunners will host Liverpool in the pick of the bunch.
      Arsenal drew Liverpool in the FA Cup third roundCredit: ITV
      Meanwhile, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
      It left some Gooners irked and believing the draw was “rigged” and “fixed.”
      One said: “Arsenal vs Liverpool in FA cup third round draw!
      “Where has man united have Wigan away, Man City have Huddersfield. That is fixed.”
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      Another added: “Liverpool in the FA Cup third round. What a surprise. Another year, another rigged cup draw..”
      One fumed: “This FA cup draw is rigged. What are the odds of playing City & Liverpool back to back years in the 3rd round.”
      Another raged: “How about that. ANOTHER rigged FA Cup draw.”
      Liverpool’s trip to the Emirates in January will be a repeat of the 2001 FA Cup final.
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      Michael Owen inspired the Reds to victory with two late goals at the Millennium Stadium – the sixth of their eight titles.
      Another tie to look out for is Sunderland against Newcastle – which will be the first Tyne-Wear derby since March 2016.
      Ramsgate are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, sitting top of the Isthmian South East division.
      They played in the preliminary round way back on August 19.
      Ramsgate head to AFC Wimbledon on Monday night with the winner earning a home tie against promotion-chasing Ipswich.
      Ramsgate are bidding to progress into the FA Cup third roundCredit: X @JoeTaylor28 More

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      FA Cup third-round draw throws up Arsenal vs Liverpool clash and huge derby game as Man Utd three-year streak ends

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      ARSENAL will face Liverpool in the standout FA Cup third-round tie.The Gunners play hosts at the Emirates in a repeat of the 2001 final.
      Liverpool head to Arsenal in the best FA Cup third-round tieCredit: AFP
      Michael Owen scored twice when Liverpool beat Arsenal in the 2001 finalCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win the 2023 finalCredit: The Times
      Michael Owen inspired the Reds to victory with two late goals at the Millennium Stadium – the sixth of their eight titles.
      But there are few sterner tests in English football than facing Premier League leaders and record 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal at the Emirates.
      The other blockbuster clash sees Sunderland take on Newcastle in the first Tyne-Wear derby since March 2016.
      Manchester City are the holders of the famous old competition having beaten rivals Manchester United in the 2023 final.
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      Pep Guardiola’s side host Championship side Huddersfield at the Etihad.
      And Chelsea will also be at home against lower-league opposition when Preston make the 466-mile round trip to Stamford Bridge.
      Manchester United’s run of TWELVE domestic home draws finally came to an end as the Red Devils were drawn away at 2013 winners Wigan.
      Ramsgate are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, sitting top of the Isthmian South East division.
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      They played in the preliminary round way back on August 19.
      The Rams head to AFC Wimbledon on Monday night with the winner earning a home tie against promotion-chasing Ipswich.
      Maidstone have already booked their spot in round three, thanks to a 2-1 upset against Barrow, and the National League South outfit are rewarded with a winnable home draw against either Stevenage or Port Vale who need a replay.
      And there are all-Premier League clashes as Tottenham face Burnley, Crystal Palace host Everton and Wolves head to Brentford.
      The 32 ties will be played on the first weekend in January from Friday 5 to Monday 8 with the 2023-24 final staged at Wembley on May 25.
      FA CUP THIRD-ROUND DRAW IN FULL

      Luton vs Bolton
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill
      Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra
      West Ham vs Bristol City
      Tottenham vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Rotherham
      West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport
      Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall
      AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Millwall vs Leicester
      Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City
      Crystal Palace vs Everton
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers
      Wigan vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Huddersfield
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Swansea City vs Morecambe
      Chelsea vs Preston North End
      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Coventry City vs Oxford United
      Brentford vs Wolves
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
      Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale
      Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading
      Hull City vs Birmingham City

      Sunderland take on Newcastle in a thrilling showdown at the Stadium of LightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Maidstone United are the lowest-ranked side who have guaranteed their spot in round threeCredit: Reuters
      The FA Cup third-round takes place on the first weekend of JanuaryCredit: AP More

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      ‘Superhuman’ Alex Scott braves Baltic conditions before Alfreton’s FA Cup clash with Walsall is postponed

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      ARSENAL legend Alex Scott was praised for braving the weather to present the BBC’s coverage of Alfreton vs Walsall on Saturday.Scott, 39, had been on air for less than 10 minutes when the FA Cup clash was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
      Alex Scott was presenting for the BBC before the match was postponedCredit: Reuters
      Alfreton vs Walsall was postponed due to a waterlogged pitchCredit: Getty
      The referee called the game off just six minutes before kick-offCredit: Rex
      But fans were quick to praise the former England star for her professionalism.
      One person said: “My ears would be frozen off, Alex Scott is superhuman.”
      While another added: “It doesn’t matter how thick her coat and gloves are @AlexScott looks freezing!”
      The match between Alfreton and Walsall was postponed just six minutes before kick-off.
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      Reacting to the cancellation, Walsall boss Mat Sadler told BBC One: “As soon as I walked out here I thought the game would be off. It’s rock-hard and not getting any warmer.
      “I know they left it as late as possible to see if it could be played, but it looked dangerous to me.
      “I think common sense has prevailed on that one. The game was never going to be played as soon as the covers came off, the goal mouths were rock hard.
      “Right decision to have been called off.”
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      The BBC swiftly dug out a rerun of recycling show Money For Nothing and broadcast it in place of the game.
      Fans were left fuming by the decision as they were eager to watch live football in the absence of a Premier League lunchtime clash. More

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      BBC viewers left devastated as FA Cup clash between Alfreton and Walsall is called off SIX minutes before kick-off

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      ALFRETON TOWN’S FA Cup clash with Walsall has been called off just six minutes before kick-off.The match was set to air on BBC One but a frozen pitch prevented the match from starting.
      Alfreton’s FA Cup clash with Walsall was postponed at the last minuteCredit: Reuters
      Referee Sam Allison explained to the two managers his reason for calling off the clashCredit: Rex
      Alfreton covered the pitch but could not prevent it from freezingCredit: Rex
      Bad weather has wreaked havoc on football fixtures this weekendCredit: Rex
      BBC viewers were left unhappy after Money For Nothing was shown insteadCredit: Rex
      It is a big blow for non-league Alfreton who were hoping to take a League Two scalp on live TV.
      The National League north side even issued an update this morning stating they were confident the match would go ahead so they did not carry out a pitch inspection.
      After the match was called off the BBC swiftly dug out a rerun of recycling show Money For Nothing and broadcast it in place of the game.
      Fans were left fuming by the decision as they were eager to watch live football in the absence of a Premier League lunchtime game.
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      One viewer complained: “Turning on the BBC to watch the FA Cup to see a program on upcycling on like what is this?”
      Another added: “@BBC Could you not have put something more football related on in place of the postponed Fa Cup game, rather than Money For Nothing? How about a re-run of the ’66 World Cup final for instance!”

      A third said: “All the football fans at home get a chance to watch money for nothing that was well thought through for sports fans. What are you thinking BBC.”
      And another commented: “Was looking forward to watching this on the TV. Replaced by ‘Money for Nothing’ as the BBC obviously have no football-related content to show instead 🙄”
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      Bad weather has wreaked havoc on fixtures this weekend with Manchester Under-21s vs Tottenham U21s also postponed.
      While the United senior team were forced to travel to Newcastle by coach after their 11am flight was cancelled due to bad weather. More

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      I’m one of FA Cup’s top scorers looking to cause a shock but I only play football part-time and have very different job

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      JOE TAYLOR is a sales executive aiming for glory in the FA Cup.The Ramsgate FC striker is set for the biggest crowd in his career in the second-round clash against a League Two side.
      Joe Taylor is hoping to cause a shock in the FA CupCredit: Louis McLaren
      Ramsgate will play AFC Wimbledon at Plough LaneCredit: Getty
      The Isthmian South East league outfit have been on a magical run in the FA Cup, having knocked out multiple teams above them.
      The club have already played seven games in the competition, including three qualifying rounds to make it to the first round proper.
      They made it past the first round after coming from behind to beat National League side Woking 2-1 at the Southwood Stadium.
      Ramsgate are currently three tiers below their next cup opponents AFC Wimbledon.
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      Taylor, 32, has been a key member of the “total football” playing side and he has insisted that Ramsgate are relishing being the underdogs.
      He told SunSport: “As a team we have beaten a lot of opposition from higher levels which has been particularly pleasing.
      “It doesn’t feel like we have had an easy game at any point, we have only faced one team that is at a lower level than us.
      “We have been up against it and been underdogs the whole way and we have embraced that.
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      “It has been really good and really fun.
      “When it comes to Wimbledon, we won’t freeze up and we won’t be outclassed.”
      Football is not Taylor’s full-time job, as he works for a construction company as a sales executive.
      He started working there when it was owned by his father. However, it has since been sold to new owners.
      Taylor has netted nine goals in the FA Cup already this seasonCredit: Louis McLaren
      Taylor works as a sales executive in his day job
      But away from the office and on the pitch, Taylor has been in fine form in the FA Cup, having netted nine goals which is one less than the competition’s top scorer.
      He said: “If I get one more, I will share the trophy, and if I get two I might get to go Wembley and pick up the Golden Ball trophy.
      “On a personal level, it would be amazing for me.”
      Taylor is looking forward to the match as he will be swapping average crowds of 1,000 spectators for a potential crowd of over 9,000 at Plough Lane.
      Taylor will be swapping Ramsgate’s Southwood Stadium for the next FA Cup clashCredit: Dan Whitehead
      To make the occasion even more special, the game at Wimbledon will be televised on ITV on December 4.
      He said: “That will beat the most attended crowd that I have ever played in front of.
      “There is so much excitement, we are riding the wave.
      “As soon as I saw the draw, playing at a ground like that is lovely and will be a real occasion.
      “We will fill out the away end and we will never forget playing there live on tele.”
      As part of Taylor’s pre-match ritual he always gets a fresh haircut before a match.
      He joked that he might get the FA Cup cut into the side of his hair to celebrate the day.
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      “My team-mates always take the mick out of me because I always get my hair cut before every game without fail”, he said.
      “I best get a haircut that weekend, maybe I will get a little FA Cup in the side of my hair for that game in particular.”
      Taylor will be getting a haircut before the matchCredit: Twitter
      Taylor gets a fresh trim before every gameCredit: @JoeTaylor28 More

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      FA Cup tie involving former winners postponed as club forced to turn back on motorway after INVESTIGATION launched

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      FOREST GREEN ROVERS were forced to turn around on the MOTORWAY last night after their FA Cup second round clash at Blackpool today was postponed due to an FA investigation.SunSport understands the FA are looking into a potential player paperwork issue involving League Two club Rovers during their first round victory over National League North side Scarborough Athletic.
      The tie between Blackpool and Forest Green Rovers is OFFCredit: Getty
      Rovers are expecting to hear an outcome of the investigation by the end of the weekend.
      In a statement, Forest Green Rovers said: “We will comply with the FA in their investigation and will provide a full update to supporters in the coming days once the investigation is complete.
      “Forest Green Rovers apologises to both FGR and Blackpool fans who planned to attend tomorrow’s fixture.”
      Rovers’ players and coaching staff were on the team bus last night halfway through their 188 mile journey from Gloucestershire to Lancashire when they heard the news before heading back home.
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      Should Rovers be found guilty, sixth tier Scarborough could take their place in the second round and face Blackpool at a later date.
      Rovers drew 1-1 away to Scarborough on November 4 before beating them 5-2 in a first round replay on November 14.
      The news comes just over a week after Barnsley were removed from this year’s FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player during their first round replay against Horsham on November 14.
      Forest Green Rovers and the FA were approached for comment.
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      There will be no match at Bloomfield Road this weekend after the shock news was revealedCredit: PA
      Forest Green Rovers are under investigationCredit: Getty
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      In a statement, Blackpool wrote: “The club can confirm Saturday’s FA Cup second round tie at home to Forest Green Rovers has been postponed.
      “This decision has been made by the FA due to an investigation in relation to a matter involving Forest Green Rovers.
      “Blackpool Football Club would like to apologise to supporters for the inconvenience this has caused and is disappointed to be informed of this news at such short notice.
      “Further details on the outcome of the investigation will be announced in due course.” More