Revealed: How much Portsmouth will bank if they defeat Altrincham in the FA Cup

Pompey are aiming to take their total earnings from this season’s FA Cup to £165,000 on Saturday.
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The Blues welcome Altrincham Town to Fratton Park in the second round of the competition.

While Kenny Jackett’s side won’t be underestimating their opponents, it’d be a major giant killing should the National League North side advance into the coveted third round.

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The Manchester-based side sit 66 places below Pompey in the pyramid.

The Blues have already banked £110,000 from the Cup. They received a £36,000 windfall for the 2-1 victory at Harrogate Town earlier this month, along with a £75,000 broadcast fee from the game being aired on BT Sport.

Should Jackett’s troops prevail into the next stage, an additional £54,000 in prize money will be added to the PO4 coffers.

That’ll be a welcome boost for the Pompey boss as the January transfer window approaches.

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Then that would mean the Blues are in the hat for the third round, meaning there’d be the chance of drawing a big Premier League side.

Pompey celebrate Andre Green's late goal in last season's FA Cup second-round win over Rochdale. Picture: Joe PeplerPompey celebrate Andre Green's late goal in last season's FA Cup second-round win over Rochdale. Picture: Joe Pepler
Pompey celebrate Andre Green's late goal in last season's FA Cup second-round win over Rochdale. Picture: Joe Pepler

However, the offer was turned down as the club were keen to ensure a Saturday afternoon fixture for the Fratton faithful

Last season, Jackett’s men defeated Rochdale 1-0 in the second stage of the Cup, with Andre Green netting a late winner.

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