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15/11/2008 - Alfreton gear up to make cup history

Alfreton Town FC are gearing up for the biggest game in their history.The Reds have reached the FA Cup second round for the first time and now face a huge game at Coca Cola League One leaders Scunthorpe United on Saturday, November 29.

The two clubs have agreed to reduce Scunthorpe's normal admission prices down to £12 adults, £6 concessions and £4 for under-16s for the cup tie.

Alfreton have been allocated the South Stand at Scunthorpe's Glanford Park which has a capacity of 1,678.

Admission for Alfreton fans is by ticket only, which go on sale from today.

The club are working with the ATFC Supporters' Association to guarantee that enough buses will be put on to get fans to the history-making game, no matter how many want to travel.

Chairman Wayne Bradley said: "No matter what the demand is, it will be met.

"I know the players and management have openly acknowledged the terrific volumes of support we have had on our travels, particularly in the FA Cup.

"The players have definitely responded to the support they have received on our travels.

And if we can get big numbers to Scunthorpe it will make a difference to the team's performance as we try to make more history by causing perhaps the biggest upset of this season's FA Cup so far, bearing in mind Scunthorpe are one of the highest ranking club left in the competition at this stage.

"Everyone going to the game could be witnessing something quite special if we progress.

"It would be brilliant if we can beat the 727 we took with us to the Macclesfield Town first round replay back in 2004."