Blackpool drawn against League Two newcomers in FA Cup second round draw

Blackpool will take on League Two newcomers Harrogate Town away from home in the second round of the FA Cup.
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Neil Critchley’s side will travel to Wetherby Road in the next stage of the competition after overcoming National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough on Sunday.

Harrogate, meanwhile, beat Skelmersdale United 4-1 in their first-round tie and Simon Weaver’s side currently sit in 14th place in the League Two table.

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After beating Eastbourne, Blackpool pocketed themselves a handy £16,972 in prize money in the process and a further £32,500 for the game being televised live on BT Sport.

Blackpool will claim another £25,500 if they win their FA Cup second round tie, while they'll also pick up £8,500 should they be defeated.

The second round proper will be held across the weekend of November 27 to 30.

The game will be sandwiched in-between midweek league games against Doncaster Rovers (A) and Portsmouth (H).