Bradford City announce major TV decision as fans respond

Bradford City TV decision sparks reaction as FA Cup tie moved to Friday night

Bradford City have been handed an attractive FA Cup second-round tie against non-league Wimborne Town, but the fixture has now been affected by a major television decision.

The Bantams booked their place in the next round with an emphatic 7-0 victory over Marine on Saturday. They were subsequently drawn against Wimborne, who produced an impressive result of their own by beating Crawley Town 2-0.

The Dorset outfit are the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, making the tie an intriguing prospect for Bradford as they look to continue their cup run.

However, the travelling supporters have been given an additional challenge following the announcement of the broadcast selections.

Bradford City fixture moved for live television coverage

The FA has confirmed that eight second-round ties will be shown live on television, with Bradford’s trip to Wimborne among the selected fixtures.

The match has been moved to Friday, December 4, to accommodate its television broadcast.

That decision is likely to create difficulties for travelling Bradford supporters, considering the considerable distance between West Yorkshire and Wimborne Minster.

The journey takes approximately five hours by road, making an away trip on a Friday evening particularly challenging for supporters who have work and other commitments.

Wimborne’s ground has a capacity of just 3,250, meaning Bradford are also likely to have a limited allocation for what could be a memorable FA Cup occasion.

The Bantams will nevertheless be hoping their supporters can make the journey as Michael Duff looks to build momentum following his arrival at Valley Parade.

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