FA Cup: Carlisle United 2, Horsham 0 RECAP - Heroic Hornets exit the Cup at League Two Blues
Having seen off Haywards Heath Town, Kingstonian, Eastbourne Borough and Woking in the previous rounds, the Hornets will make the 686.4 mile round trip to the League Two outfit in the first round proper of the grand old competition.
Horsham have not reached the first round since their historic Cup run during the 2007-08 campaign.
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Carlisle United v Horsham LIVE: Hornets visit Football League outfit Blues in first round proper of the FA Cup
Key Events
- Hornets set for first FA Cup first round clash in 14 years
- Horsham have overcome Haywards Heath Town, Kingstonian, National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough and National League side Woking to reach the first round
- Horsham’s opponents Carlisle sit second-from-bottom in League Two - they are winless in six in all competitions
Think I make that four changes for the Hornets from last weekend’s FA Trophy defeat to Carshalton. Steve Metcalf, Harvey Sparks, Tom Kavanagh and Eddie Dsane have all come into the squad. Tom Richards, Lucas Rodrigues and Chris Smith drop to the bench, while Brandon Chambers missed out altogether.
It’s safe to say it’s quite windy up here in the press area. Sam and myself are currently positioned up in the Gods overseeing the pitch. Even had one of the locals comment on how windy it’s been today. Never a good sign from past experience.
The Lardy Army have been regaling the locals with their greatest hits. No doubt they’ll be in fine voice this afternoon whatever happens.
A quick word on Horsham’s opponents Carlisle. Former Bristol City boss Keith Millen is the new man in the hot seat after his predecessor Chris Breach was relieved of his duties on October 10. The Blues currently sit second-from-bottom in League Two. Here’s how the line-up this afternoon.
This tweet has made me laugh more than it should have. I think the 5.30am start is starting to catch up with me.
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