Bury handed BBC spotlight as Harrogate FA Cup tie selected for live coverage

Bury vs Harrogate Town has been selected for live BBC Sport coverage, with the FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie confirmed for a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday 17 October.

Supporters will be able to watch through BBC iPlayer, Red Button, BBC Football’s YouTube channel and the BBC Sport website.

The selection gives Bury’s cup run a wider audience as they attempt to reach the first round proper.

Bury vs Harrogate: BBC coverage confirmed

The Football Association announced the broadcast selection on Thursday.

Bury have also confirmed the arrangements for their home fixture.

The match takes place on 17 October, rather than this coming weekend, with the lunchtime start giving supporters a confirmed time to plan around.

Bury bring 15-goal cup run into qualifier

Bury have scored 15 goals across three matches since entering the competition in the first qualifying round.

They beat Bromsgrove Sporting in the previous round to earn their meeting with Harrogate.

The National League visitors enter the competition at this stage, with a place in the first round proper awaiting the winners.

The FA’s fourth qualifying round announcement confirms winning clubs receive £9,375 in prize money, while losing clubs receive £3,125.

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