Looks like the FA Cup has given us a proper showdown – Thame United and Eastbourne Borough are set to lock horns, and there’s a few bits of chatter to chew over.
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FA Cup opponents officially locked in
Eastbourne Borough’s own site confirmed the draw, so we now know exactly who they’ll be up against in the next round – no mystery, just a straight‑forward cup tie against Thime United.
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Eastbourne’s ‘King’ raises a toast to cup progress
A SussexWorld piece notes that a figure dubbed ‘the King’ is toasting the club’s ongoing run in the big cup, highlighting the pride and momentum surrounding Eastbourne’s campaign.
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Giantkillers join the third‑qualifying mix
The SussexExpress report flags that Crowborough Athletic are among the ‘giantkillers’ lining up alongside Horsham and Eastbourne Borough for the third qualifying round, adding some extra spice to the draw.
Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.