Latics to face Leeds in Cup

Reporter: Matthew Chambers
Date published: 27 October 2009


ATHLETIC'S home FA Cup first round clash with Leeds United has been confirmed as taking place on Saturday, November 7, with a 5.15pm kick-off.

The game will make history as the competition's first-ever tie to be streamed live, free of charge, through the FA.com website.

Both clubs will receive a broadcast fee of £67,500, the same amount as those clubs being shown on ITV1.

The match is all-ticket with reserved seating in all stands. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday morning to season ticket holders on production of voucher 'A' and then on general sale from Sunday at 9am