Cheltenham Town to Host Buxton in Exciting FA Cup Second Round Clash
Cheltenham Town is set to face Buxton in an exciting FA Cup second round clash. The match will take place at Cheltenham’s home ground during the weekend of December 6. This draw comes after Cheltenham’s narrow victory over Bradford City, which ended with a score of 1-0.
Match Details
The upcoming tie will feature:
- Teams: Cheltenham Town vs. Buxton
- Date: Weekend of December 6
- Prize Money: £79,500 for the winners
- Significance: A spot in the third round, where Premier League and Championship teams are involved
Team Histories
This match marks the first-ever meeting between Cheltenham Town and Buxton. The Robins, managed by Steve Cotterill, are coming off a solid FA Cup performance. They secured their place in the second round with a home win against League One side Bradford City.
On the other hand, Buxton, a club from the National League North, has shown resilience by defeating Chatham Town 2-1 after extra time in their first round match. Currently, they sit sixth in the league, which is two tiers below League Two.
Player Highlights
Former Cheltenham forward Callum Ebanks is now part of the Buxton squad, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming match.
Upcoming Fixtures
Before this FA Cup clash, Cheltenham Town will face Notts County in their next League Two match on Monday evening at 7:45 PM.
This FA Cup second round clash holds great promise for both teams, and fans from both sides are eagerly anticipating the encounter at Cheltenham’s ground.
