Fans stunned with one team 'set to host a racecourse' in sensational FA Cup round one draw blunder
10/14/2024 04:51 PM
FANS spotted a funny mistake by the FA following the release of the FA Cup first-round fixtures.
The first round proper will take place between November 1-4.
It will feature some big teams like Birmingham, Huddersfield and Wrexham, as well as non-league minnows.
A total of 44 names were pulled out of the hat for the first round – but one appeared as something else on the FA‘s website.
In the list of fixtures they listed a tie between Hartlepool/Brackley vs Aintree.
A correction was later made so the correct team, Braintree Town, was put in place of Aintree.
But not before eagle-eyed fans spotted the mistake, with some joking the game would be held on a racecourse, referencing Aintree’s famous horse racing venue.
One fan reacted saying: “Wonder how long it will take for the FA to realise that they've currently got the winner of the Hartlepool-Brackley replay hosting a race course…”
Another added: “To be a fair, a team of players on horses is something I’d pay good money to see.”
Elsewhere there are some notable ties including AFC Wimbledon‘s visit to MK Dons.
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While League One leaders Birmingham face a trip to non league side Sutton United.
Huddersfield also take on non league Tamworth.
