Chorley's FA Cup clash with Derby County to be shown live on BT Sport

Chorley's FA Cup clash against Derby County in January is to be shown live by BT Sport.
Chorley players celebrate scoring against Peterborough in the second round of the FA CupChorley players celebrate scoring against Peterborough in the second round of the FA Cup
Chorley players celebrate scoring against Peterborough in the second round of the FA Cup

The third round tie at Victory Park has been scheduled for Saturday, January 9, with a 12.15pm kick-off.

It will land the Magpies a £75,000 broadcast fee which will be a huge boost to the club's coffers.

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The winners will get £61,500 from the prize fund, with £20,500 going to the losers.

Chorley have beaten League One opposition away in the last two rounds to reach this stage of the competition for the first time in their history.

They won 3-2 at Wigan Athletic in the first round and then beat League One promotion-chasers Peterborough United 2-1 at London Road..

The visit of the Rams - currently under the caretaker charge of Wayne Rooney - to Lancashire, is one of eight primary selections for live broadcast on BT and the BBC.

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Marine's game against Tottenham is on the BBC on Sunday, January 10.

All 32 third round ties will be broadcast live by the BBC and BT across various platforms, or via FA Player.

Details are those will be announced in due course.