Paulton's FA Cup clash picked for TV

27 October 2009 13:30
The Zamaretto League club, from near Bristol, reached the competition proper for the first time with a 3-0 win over Chippenham in the fourth round of qualifying on Saturday, and were rewarded with a clash against the Canaries, who themselves produced a memorable run to the semi-finals in 1958-59 when in the old Division Three (South).[LNB]Rovers' hope to stage the tie with the League One side at their Winterfield Road stadium, which could have a capacity of around 4,000, and will be screened live on Saturday, November 7, with a 12.45pm kick-off.[LNB]Oldham, who reached the semi-finals twice during the 1990s, will take on 1972 cup winners Leeds at 5.15pm in a match steamed live on The FA's website, and through the Perform distribution network, much like the recent England Under-21 European Championship qualifier against Macedonia.[LNB]Charlton's trip to Blue Square North side Northwich Victoria will kick-off at 1.30pm on Sunday, November 8, which will be followed by the draw for the second round.[LNB]Monday's announcement by the FA means an extra first and second round tie will be screened live, with a third free of charge on their website.[LNB]FA chief executive Ian Watmore said: "We are extremely pleased that our long-term broadcast partner, ITV, have expanded their already comprehensive coverage of the competition, bringing great early-round action to their viewers.[LNB]"We are also excited to be broadcasting live matches on the internet once again.[LNB]"While we continue negotiating our long-term broadcast rights strategy we are delighted that supporters will be in a position to access these games at no additional cost."[LNB][LNB]

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