Portsmouth to get FA Cup broadcast windfall for Ipswich encounter

Pompey are to receive an FA Cup windfall after chosen to be broadcast.
Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 29th Oct 2020, 18:06 BST
Pompey will receive £32,500 for their FA Cup clash at Ipswich being broadcast. Picture: Joe PeplerPompey will receive £32,500 for their FA Cup clash at Ipswich being broadcast. Picture: Joe Pepler
Pompey will receive £32,500 for their FA Cup clash at Ipswich being broadcast. Picture: Joe Pepler

The Blues are scheduled to travel to Ipswich in the first round on Saturday, November 7 (3pm).

That all League One clash has now been selected for live multi-camera coverage on the BBC and BT Sport digital platforms.

As a result, both club will each collect a broadcast fee of £32,500.

With no replays in this season’s FA Cup, drawn games will be decided by extra-time and, if required, penalties.

Related topics:IpswichPompeyPortsmouthBluesLeague OneBT SportBBC

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