The FA Cup match between Alfreton Town and Walsall will take place at North Street on Saturday at 6:00 pm IST.
League Two team Walsall aims to avoid an unexpected elimination in the FA Cup second round as they face National League North side Alfreton Town on Saturday. Walsall earned their second-round spot with a convincing 4-1 win against Sheppey United, while Alfreton had to win four matches to reach this stage.
Alfreton Town’s FA Cup journey commenced in mid-September with a 4-2 victory over Cleethorpes Town, followed by wins against Emley AFC and Macclesfield to reach the first round. Securing a 2-0 triumph over Worthing, they seek to upset a League Two team for a spot in round three, aiming to make history as they have never reached this stage before. Despite a recent five-game winless streak, including a 1-0 league defeat to Brackley Town, Alfreton sits ninth in the National League North, just one point away from the playoff positions.
Walsall faces challenges in creating FA Cup history, having reached the fifth round six times before. Advancing to the second round with a 4-1 win over Sheppey United, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat to Barrow, placing them 19th in League Two with 21 points. Walsall hasn’t secured a league victory since mid-October and sits just six points above the relegation zone. Despite both teams entering the match with less than ideal form, it would be unexpected to witness the League Two side exit at this stage of the competition.
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) |
| Shrewsbury | 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 Saturday at 6:00 pm IST.
| Alfreton Town vs Walsall | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 2 |
| Venue | North Street |
| Kickoff time in UK | 1:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:00 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365 while those in UK can watch the match live via BBC One, BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, Talksport 2 Radio UK.
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