Stourbridge in line for TV FA Cup cash windfall after draw at Plymouth

Stourbridge could land a £67,500 TV windfall after prolonging their FA Cup fairytale with a stunning draw at League Two side Plymouth.

The Glassboys kept their cup adventure alive with a 3-3 draw at Home Park on Saturday to secure a first-round replay at the War Memorial Ground next Tuesday.

And the game is believed to be among the favourites for live TV coverage on ESPN, meaning a possible £67,500 appearance fee for each club with the winners set to land another £18,000 in prize money and a second-round tie at home to League One outfit Stevenage.

The Glassboys, of the Southern League Premier Division, have already pocketed almost £30,000 in prize money for reaching the first round and will also collect 45 per cent of gate receipts from Saturday's 3-3 thriller, played in front of a crowd of 6,173 fans at Home Park.

Gary Hackett's side were within two minutes of an historic win against the Pilgrims, who rescued a draw when full-back Onismor Bhasera bagged a late equaliser

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