BBC Select Televised FA Cup Second Round Tie

By David Richardson

The BBC will televise the National League's AFC Fylde in the FA Cup second round when they host 2013 winners Wigan Athletic, of League One.

It is the furthest the Coasters have ever been in the competition and now their huge clash will be broadcast to the nation.

Dave Challinor's side beat Kidderminster Harriers 4-2 to advance to this stage and make history.

The tie will take place on Friday, December 1st with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Just 30 miles separate the two clubs in the North West and boss Challinor can't wait for his side to test themselves against higher level opposition.

He told the club's website: "I’m absolutely delighted with the draw. We are at home so it will be the biggest game that has ever been staged at Mill Farm and probably the biggest game in the club’s history. It’s a great occasion and one that we are relishing.

“There is a massive carrot at the end of the game as victory gives the potential of getting an absolutely huge tie in the third round. Granted, it’s potentially the toughest draw we could have got but ultimately we want to win every game we go into.

"It’s a massive chance to prove how good our players are individually and collectively. I’d hope it would be a sell out at Mill Farm. We will have to wait and see what day it is and whether TV is involved but regardless it is a huge occasion for us.”

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