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Notts County's FA Cup second-round tie against Oxford City on Saturday 2 December has been picked for live television coverage.

The game, which takes place at Meadow Lane will be broadcast on BT Sport and kickoff time has subsequently been moved to 12:30pm.

City, who play in the National League South, shocked Colchester United in the first round with a 1-0 win at the Colchester Community Stadium to go into the hat for round two.

Notts, meanwhile, cruised into the second round thanks to their impressive 4-2 win over Bristol Rovers, coming from behind to overcome and eventually knock out their League One opponents.

The official Notts site also confirmed that fans who buy and retain a ticket for the match will get priority access to third-round tickets should the Magpies progress and be drawn against high-profile opposition.

According to the Nottingham Post, Notts will receive TV cash of Β£72,000 from BT Sport, and the winner of the match will also earn Β£27,000 in prize money.

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Means I now can't make it. Thanks a bunch BT...

I'm pleased it's on TV, hopefully the club put on an offer to entice fans down.

32 minutes ago, weymouthPIE said:

Means I now can't make it. Thanks a bunch BT...

Is this due to work mate? It's a shame for you really.

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