Key matches in the FA Cup second round
A review of some of the most interesting games in the FA Cup second round.
The Emirates FA Cup will entertain the fans for yet another year of action. The FA Cup is the oldest in the world. The current FA Cup holders are Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester after they overcame Chelsea 1-0 in last year’s final, thanks to a brilliant strike from Youri Tielemans. Football fans following the tournament can catch the latest football results on Vwin, a top-rated sports site in Vietnam. So, what are the key matches in the FA Cup second round?
The second round of the FA Cup will have 20 fixtures. Participating will be five non-league teams and 20 EFL teams. The remaining spots are up for grabs for 24 teams which will have to contest for the remaining spots in the playoffs.
Teams that have advanced from the first round have earned 22000 GBP, while those that were selected for television broadcasting have gotten more. Holders Leicester City and other EPL heavyweights will join the rest of the teams in the third round of the competition taking place from January. So, what are the key matches of the second round?
Leyton Orient vs. Tranmere Rovers
Leyton Orient will host Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup second-round fixture. The O’s overcame Ebbsfleet United in the First Round, helping them progress to the Second Round for the first time in six years.
On the other hand, Tranmere booked their spot in the Second Round with a win over Crawley Town. Their meeting with Leyton Orient will be important for the O’s, who will be looking to make up for their long absence.
Burton Albion vs. Port Vale
Burton Albion will take on Port Vale at home in another FA Cup Second Round match. Albion booked their place in the second round after beating Fleetwood away during the First Round encounter. The Brewers manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claimed that they were pleased to be at home for the fixture.
He also reiterated how his team is keen to make their home-ground advantage count. The Brewers manager also stated that being in the FA Cup competition is not easy, and his team would not take anything for granted. He acknowledged that Tranmere were doing well in League Two, meaning the match will not be a walk in the park.
Both teams will be keen to book their place in the lucrative Third Round. At the moment, Hasselbaink’s assignment is to ensure his team keeps their head down and focuses on the task ahead.
Doncaster Rovers vs. Mansfield Town
Doncaster Rovers will host League One neighbours Mansfield town in another exciting match. The Stags qualified for the Second Round after beating Sunderland away 1-0. On the other hand, Doncaster beat Scunthorpe 1-0 away in their First Round fixture.
However, Doncaster are not having the best of seasons. They are currently sitting off the bottom of the table after managing only three wins from 16 EFL matches. It will be a special match for Mansfield owners John and Carolyn Radford as their One Call Insurance business is located in Doncaster. However, their team has a poor record against Doncaster since they have never won any of their last seven meetings.