BBC overlook Stourbridge FC's FA Cup tie against Northampton Town

The non-league Glassboys have begun preparations for one of the biggest days in their 140-year history when the League One Cobblers visit the War Memorial Ground on Sunday, December 4, for a second-round tie.

But the mouth-watering clash will not be broadcast live, rights holders BT Sport and the BBC both chose to overlook it – despite Stourbridge now being one of the lowest-ranked clubs left in the competition.

Ties at Macclesfield, Curzon Ashton and Lincoln City will instead be screened, with the broadcasters having made their choices before Stourbridge defeated Whitehawk 3-0 in Monday's first-round replay.

The decision also carries financial implications, with the Black Country club missing out on a £68,000 broadcast fee they would have received had the match been screened live.

It will instead receive the lower sum of £12,500, with their match one of eight chosen as part of the BBC's Final Score programme on the Sunday afternoon of second round weekend.

Stourbridge chairman Andy Pountney said:"We're delighted to have got this far but I'm disappointed and a little surprised we weren't chosen as a live game.

"We are one of the lowest-ranked teams left and have a good record in the competition and the money received for a live game would've made a massive difference."

Former Glassboys player Tony Willetts, 76, said:"I'm disappointed. It would've meant extra money for Stourbridge to thrive on."

A crowd of 1,993 watched Monday's replay win and capacity for the Northampton is expected to be around the 2,600-mark.

The club, managed by Gary Hackett, has been among the most successful FA Cup teams in non-league football over the past decade.

A BBC spokesman said: "There are a combination of factors which determine the live TV picks. Stourbridge will feature in the FA Cup Final Score programme on December 4."