Monday 26 October 2020

GULLS FACE RE-MATCH WITH RED DEVILS

Torquay United will be facing re-run of their fourth round FA Cup tie from the 2010-11 after they were paired with Crawley Town in the first round of the competition's 2020-21 edition. 

United lost 1-0 to the Red Devils in the fourth round in January 2011 before Crawley went on to be paired with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the fifth round. At the time of writing the two sides are separated by 13 places in the football pyramid, Gary Johnson's Gulls are second in the Vanaraman National League while John Yems' Red Devils are 13th in Skybet League Two. 

Elsewhere in the draw, Plymouth Argyle have been drawn away to Charlton Athletic in an all-League One affair. Only one place currently separates both clubs as the Pilgrims are ninth in the table and the Addicks are eighth. 

Exeter City were handed a home tie against National League North side AFC Fylde, whose manager Jim Bentley was a frequent visitor to St James Park during his days in charge of Morecambe. 

Finally, Yeovil Town will be on their travels as they face Bromley in an all-National League tie at Hayes Road. 

All ties will take place over the weekend of November 7, 2020 and all games will be taking place behind closed doors.