Further FA Cup detail released for if Blackpool progress to Nottingham Forest tie

Blackpool have been forced to wait for the opportunity to attempt to book their place in the third round of the FA Cup.

By Amos Wynn

Published 8th Dec 2023, 17:56 BST

Blackpool will face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup if they win their second round tie (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The Seasiders were due to face Forest Green Rovers last Saturday, but the game was postponed due to an FA investigation into the Gloucestershire club.

This related to the use of an ineligible player in their first round meeting against Scarborough Athletic, with David Horseman’s side admitting the charge.

Forest Green will now take on the non-league side again on December 12, in what will be the third game between the two, before the winner of that fixture meet Blackpool on December 19.

Whoever wins the match at Bloomfield Road will then face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the new year.

It has been announced that tie will take place on Sunday January 7, with things kicking off at 2pm.

The Seasiders faced Forest at the same stage last season, and claimed a 4-1 victory.