Trips to Anfield and Stamford Bridge are at stake in this week’s televised FA Cup second round replays.
One of the landmark days in the footballing calendar – FA Cup third round day – is just weeks away, and it is within touching distance for the sides in second round replay action over the coming days.
With glamour ties awaiting the winners of both matches, the outcome of this week’s ties could make a huge financial difference to the clubs involved as well as providing their supporters with trips to remember.
Michael Bostwick of Peterborough United in action
Which games can I watch?
The first of the two televised replays sees Peterborough United host Notts County at London Road on Tuesday evening, with the winners due to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the third round.
A 94th-minute equaliser from Louis Laing salvaged a draw for County in the first meeting of the two at Meadow Lane, with the hosts recovering from a 2-0 deficit to take the tie to a replay.
The Posh are clear favourites to advance – the hosts occupy a play-off spot in League One while County are struggling at the wrong end of League Two – but the prospect of a trip to the Premier League leaders could see the visitors raise their game.
Notts County’s Alan Smith
The following evening sees League Two pace-setters Plymouth Argyle travel to Newport County and, like the first replay, there is another tantalising trip on the horizon – Anfield awaits the winners of this one.
Argyle could not break down their opponents at Home Park in the opening clash, despite Newport being down to 10 men for the majority of the match.
The replay pits the side top of the fourth tier against its bottom club, and having witnessed local rivals Exeter earn a glory trip to Anfield last season Argyle fans would love to follow suit and make the long trip north on third round weekend.
Plymouth Argyle fans celebrate after the match on the pitch
Where can I watch them?
Both ties are live on BT Sport 1 and kick off at 7.45pm, with the build-up to both beginning at 7.30pm.
These ties must be settled on the night, which means extra-time and penalties if the teams cannot be separated after 90 minutes.
Who will progress this week? Leave your predictions below.
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