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Albion to face Aldershot Town in Emirates FA Cup third round

Albion and Aldershot badges on the FA Cup third-round graphic

Albion will welcome Vanarama National League play-off chasers Aldershot Town to The Hawthorns for an Emirates FA Cup third-round clash. 

The Shots secured a 1-0 victory over Sky Bet League Two leaders Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Wednesday night courtesy of Oliver Scott's 88th-minute winner. 

The initial second-round tie ended 2-2 at Aldershot's The EBB Stadium on December 3. 

The encounter at The Hawthorns on Sunday, January 7 (ko 2pm) will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

Aldershot, who have competed in England's fifth tier for the last decade, sit 6th in the National League standings at the time of writing.

Ticket details will be announced at the earliest possible opportunity.

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