Brackley Town's FA Cup clash at Tranmere to be screened live to the nation

The Saints have reached the second round for the third time in their history
By Jon Dunham
Published 12th Nov 2020, 17:24 BST
Updated 12th Nov 2020, 17:28 BST
Brackley Town's players were delighted after their penalty shoot-out win in the first round and now they will get the chance to showcase their skills to the nation when their FA Cup second-round tie at Tranmere Rovers is broadcast live on BBC TwoBrackley Town's players were delighted after their penalty shoot-out win in the first round and now they will get the chance to showcase their skills to the nation when their FA Cup second-round tie at Tranmere Rovers is broadcast live on BBC Two
Brackley Town's players were delighted after their penalty shoot-out win in the first round and now they will get the chance to showcase their skills to the nation when their FA Cup second-round tie at Tranmere Rovers is broadcast live on BBC Two

Brackley Town have hit the Emirates FA Cup jackpot after it was confirmed their second-round clash at Sky Bet League Two side Tranmere Rovers will be broadcast live on BBC Two.

The Saints' match at Prenton Park will kick-off the second-round weekend and will be played on Friday, November 27 with a 7.55pm kick-off.

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Brackley, like every other club selected for live coverage, will receive the FA live broadcast fee of £37,500 as a result of their tie being selected.

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Kevin Wilkin's Vanarama National League North side reached the second round for the third time in their history after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Bishop's Stortford after the two teams had drawn 3-3 at St James Park last weekend.

If they are victorious against Tranmere, they will take their place alongside the Premier League giants in the third round proper for the first time in their history.

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