Athletic face Cup trip to London

Athletic will travel to Hampton & Richmond Borough in the FA Cup

Athletic have been drawn to travel to Hampton & Richmond Borough in the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup.

Athletic have never faced the Vanarama National League South side before.

Hampton and Richmond are currently handily placed in seventh in their league table.

The tie will take place in London at the Beveree Stadium during the weekend of November 9/12. 

Full details on the fixture will be released in due course as there is a strong possibility that it will be chosen for live TV coverage.

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