Home tie for Steve Cotterill’s Robins in round two of the FA Cup
19:03, 03 Nov 2025
A general view of the FA Cup trophy(Image: Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Cheltenham Town have been drawn at home to National League North club Buxton in the second round of the FA Cup.
Steve Cotterill’s Robins defeated League One Bradford City 1-0 at home on Saturday to progress, while Buxton overcame Chatham Town 2-1 after extra-time.
The tie will be played over the weekend of Saturday, December 6, with £79,500 in prize money up for grabs for winners, as well as a place in round three with Premier League and Championship clubs.
It will be the first meeting between the two clubs and ex-Robins forward Callum Ebanks is now in the Bucks’ squad.
Buxton currently lie sixth in the second tier of non-league football, two levels below League Two.
* Cheltenham Town’s next League Two match is at home to Notts County next Monday evening (7.45pm).
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