Blackpool's FA Cup first round tie against Eastbourne Borough chosen for live TV coverage

Blackpool's FA Cup first round tie against Eastbourne Borough will be televised live on BT Sport.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 29th Oct 2020, 17:48 BST

Updated 29th Oct 2020, 17:52 BST

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The game, which was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, will now take place the following day at the earlier time of 2.30pm.

Eastbourne currently sit eighth in the National League South, having won two and drawn one of their opening four fixtures.

Both clubs will receive £32,500 in live broadcast fees.

The side to win the tie will receive £16,972 in prize money, while the loser will pocket £5,657.

The Seasiders are due to take on Leeds United's Under-21s in the EFL Trophy just two days later on Tuesday, November 10.