Wimborne Town is preparing for one of the biggest afternoons in the club’s history when League Two side Crawley Town visit the Wyatt Homes Stadium in the FA Cup first round on Sunday 8 November.
Kick-off is at 3pm and the match is sold out. The club says there will be no tickets available on the day, while the gates will open at noon. Supporters have been advised to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before kick-off because the fixture is segregated and additional access and security arrangements will be in place.
This will be the first FA Cup first-round match staged at Wimborne’s home ground. The Magpies have reached this stage only once before, 44 years ago.
Wimborne booked their place with a 1–0 qualifying win over Chelmsford City, Angel Diaz scoring in the 84th minute. The official club preview notes that Sunday’s winner will receive £47,750 in prize money, with £15,800 going to the losing side.
If the scores are level after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will be used to decide the tie.
Full matchday access information is available in Wimborne Town’s official supporter notice, while the club has also published a detailed match preview.
Photograph: Wimborne Town supporters celebrate the qualifying win over Chelmsford City. Mike Felstead/Wimborne Town FC.