A fan poll has revealed Harrogate Town fans’ hopes of seeing their team line up against the likes of Mo Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo or Harry Kane in the FA Cup.
The third round is when Premier League clubs enter the historic competition — and smaller clubs like Harrogate Town can look forward to a potentially glamorous and lucrative tie.
We asked a Harrogate Town fan group on Facebook which team they hope will be picked out of the hat to face Simon Weaver’s men. The draw takes place from 7pm tonight and will be broadcast live on ITV4.
Around 50 fans responded.
Many are hoping for a draw against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United as some fans will have some split allegiances. The two neighbours used to regularly play pre-season friendlies against each other but have never faced off in a competitive fixture.
Michael Ellison said:
“Leeds away would attract many Harrogate residents who ‘support’ both or either club, especially those who are unable to obtain tickets for league games at Elland Road.”
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Several supporters said they were hoping for an away day at Tottenham Hotspur’s £1bn new stadium in London.
Paul Keys said:
“Spurs away, be great to visit that stadium and watch Connor Hall have Kane in his pocket!”
Callum Hurle was hoping Town would be rewarded with a tie against Jurgen Klopp’s star-laden Liverpool side.
“It would be a great experience going to Anfield and cheering the Town on and it would be a great reward for getting to the third round for the first time! Brilliant to see how far we have come in the last few years, we should all be proud of Harrogate.”
Darrell Gardner said:
“I’ve supported Everton since childhood so I’d love for Town to play them at Goodison. It would be a difficult game to watch, my allegiances would be torn but I’d shouting from the stands for a Town win.”
Ball numbers to look out for
64 – Harrogate Town
2 – Arsenal
21 – Leeds United
23 – Liverpool
25 – Manchester United
26 – Manchester City
40 – Tottenham Hotspur