The FA Cup match between Alfreton Town and Walsall will take place at North Street on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
League Two team Walsall aims to prevent an unexpected elimination in the FA Cup’s second round as they face Alfreton Town from the National League North this Saturday. Walsall advanced to this stage with a 4-1 win against Sheppey United, while Alfreton had to win four matches to reach the second round.
Alfreton’s FA Cup journey began in mid-September with a 4-2 win over Cleethorpes Town, progressing through victories against Emley AFC and Macclesfield to reach the first round. Their latest 2-0 triumph against Worthing marks their fourth consecutive win in the competition. Seeking to secure a place in the third round and make history, Alfreton has only reached round two twice before. Despite a five-game winless streak, including a recent 1-0 loss to Brackley Town, they aim to claim victory against Walsall. Currently ninth in the National League North, Alfreton is just one point away from the playoffs.
Walsall faces challenges in creating FA Cup history this season, having reached the fifth round six times before. Advancing to the second round with a 4-1 win over Sheppey United, they come from a recent 2-0 defeat to Barrow, placing them 19th in League Two with 21 points. Without a league victory since mid-October, Walsall is six points away from the relegation zone. Despite both teams’ recent struggles, it would be unexpected to witness Walsall’s elimination at this stage against Alfreton Town in the FA Cup.
Alfreton Town probable starting lineup: Willis, Brisley, Digie, Clackstone, Newall, Cantrill, Lund, Perritt, Fewster; Thewlis, Day
Walsall probable starting lineup: Evans, Riley, Okagbue, Daniels, Gordon, Knowles, McEntee, Stirk, Hutchinson, Tierney, James-Taylor
Alfreton Town
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Brackley Town | 0-1 (L) |
| Chester | 1-1 (D) |
| Macclesfield | 2-4 (L) |
| Rushall | 1-1 (D) |
| Scarborough | 1-3 (L) |
Walsall
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Barrow | 0-2 (L) |
| Forest Green | 0-0 (D) |
| Shrewbury | 2-3 (L) |
| Harrogate | 0-1 (L) |
| Sheppey United | 4-1 (W) |
| Last 3 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Alfreton beat Walsall | 2-1 |
| Alfreton beat Walsall | 2-0 |
| Walsall beat Alfreton | 6-0 |
The FA Cup match between Alfreton Town and Walsall will take place at North Street on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
| Alfreton Town vs Walsall | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 6 |
| Venue | North Street |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer.
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