Town or Bracknell to Host Buxton in Round Two - Ipswich Town News
The winner of tonight's first-round FA Cup tie between Town and Bracknell will host Buxton in round two.
The draw for the second round took place this evening prior to the game between the Blues and Robins at Bottom Meadow.
Buxton are currently 18th in National League North and their assistant manager is former Town midfielder Tommy Miller. Former defender Levi Andoh was with the Bucks earlier in the season but has now moved on.
The Derbyshire side beat Merthyr Tydfil 2-0 at home in round one on Saturday to secure a place in round two for the second year running and the fourth time overall.
The clubs haven't previously met in a competitive fixture. Second round ties will be played over the weekend of Saturday 26th November.
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