Portsmouth to get FA Cup broadcast windfall for Ipswich encounter

Chief sports writer

Published 29th Oct 2020, 18:06 BST

Pompey are to receive an FA Cup windfall after chosen to be broadcast.

The Blues are scheduled to travel to Ipswich in the first round on Saturday, November 7 (3pm).

Pompey will receive £32,500 for their FA Cup clash at Ipswich being broadcast. Picture: Joe Pepler

placeholder image — Pompey will receive £32,500 for their FA Cup clash at Ipswich being broadcast. Picture: Joe Pepler

That all League One clash has now been selected for live multi-camera coverage on the BBC and BT Sport digital platforms.

As a result, both club will each collect a broadcast fee of £32,500.

With no replays in this season’s FA Cup, drawn games will be decided by extra-time and, if required, penalties.

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