County will be looking to book a trip to West Bromwich Albion in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Wednesday night, as we take on Aldershot Town in a replay – live on BBC Two.
A second-half equaliser from 19-year-old Josh Stokes sent this tie to a replay in the original game nine days ago, County denied having initially come from a goal down to lead the game 2-1
It was Stokes who put the National League side ahead on ten minutes, before a stunning 30-yard strike from Neill Byrne brought Dave Challinor’s side level just moments later. Paddy Madden’s goal 30 seconds into the second half put County ahead, only for the Shots to hit back on the counter to take the game to Edgeley Park.
Aldershot are looking to reach the third round of the competition for the first time since the 2012/13 season, whilst County are looking to reach that stage for the third time in the last four seasons – with a trip to the Hawthorns awaiting the winners.
Things you need to know:
- Tickets for this replay are available online now in the Cheadle End and the Danny Bergara Stand. Click here to order yours today for just £10!
- Coming to the game on Wednesday? Click here to view our Fan Information pack, containing all you need to know ahead of your visit to Edgeley Park.
- Due to broadcast regulations, we are not permitted to stream this game on Stockport County Live. Audio commentary for the game will still be available, featuring Sam Byrne and Michael Raynes, and is covered in your monthly and seasonal audio subscription packages.
- We encourage supporters to find sustainable ways of travelling to the game where possible. There is now bike storage available in the car park behind the Vitality Railway End, allowing supporters cycling to the game to store their bikes during the game.
Since we last met:
Aldershot’s cup run has come amidst a strong run of form that has lifted them up to 6th in the National League table, firmly in contention for the play-off places.
Prior to the tie at the EBB Stadium, they had won eight of their last ten games in all competitions, including that stunning 7-4 win at Swindon in the first round.
The Shots have played just once since the first meeting, as they travelled to fellow cup giant-killers Eastleigh in the Isuzu FA Trophy. After 90 minutes which saw the sides level at 2-2, it was a penalty shootout to decide the outcome with tomorrow’s visitors progressing, winning 5-4.
Match Stats:
- County have a strong record against the Shots at Edgeley Park, having lost just three of the previous 28 encounters between the two in SK3 – winning 14.
- Wednesday will be the third successive season we have been broadcast on national tv in the Emirates FA Cup, with our previous replay wins against Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic also shown live.
- County haven’t lost an FA Cup replay since the 2017/18 season, against FC United of Manchester.
