FA Cup round two draw: Intriguing ties for Guiseley, Bradford City and Rotherham United
YORKSHIRE trio Guiseley, Bradford City and Rotherham United have all been handed intriguing ties in the second round of the FA Cup following Monday evening’s draw.
Guiseley’s reward for beating Sutton United last weekend is another home draw - against League One outfit Notts County at Nethermoor.
The Lions are seeking to book a place in round three for the first time in their history.
Meanwhile, the Bantams face a banana-skin tie at non-league outfit Wimborne Town, who have already made history by reaching the second round for the first time.
The Dorset outfit, who operate in the Southern League Premier Division South side, beat League Two Crawley Town 2-0 in round one, despite being three tiers and 57 places below them in the football league pyramid.
Bradford thumped non-league outfit Marine in the opening round.
The Millers will host Bristol Rovers in round two as former manager Steve Evans returns to the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Barnsley make the trip to League One rivals Wigan Athletic – who they also visit in their next league fixture on Saturday.
It will mean the Reds will have two appointments at Wigan in the space of three weeks.
York City have been handed home comforts with a tie against National League outfit Carlisle United, who shocked Salford in round one.
The fixtures for the second round proper will take place on the weekend of Saturday, December 5.
Round two winners will receive £79,500 in prize money.
There is also a guaranteed £21,200 for the losing sides.
Huddersfield Town, Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday bowed out at the first-round stage.