New date for Carlisle City's FA Vase tie - and fourth round draw made

A new date has been set for Carlisle City's big FA Vase third round tie at Crook Town.

The game, which had been scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed as Storm Darragh played havoc with the non-league fixture list and left Crook's pitch waterlogged.

Now Dan Kirkup's side will try again next Saturday, December 14, with a 3pm kick-off.

The Cumbrian club are arranging travel for any supporters who wish to go to County Durham to back Kirkup's side.

City will be aiming to reach the fourth round for the first time in their history when they take on fellow Northern League Division One outfit Crook.

They have defeated Guisborough Town and Blyth Town already in this season's competition. Prize money of £1,125 is also on offer to the winners of the third round tie.

City had been due to face Crook in the league at home next Saturday but that game will be rearranged.

The fourth round draw, meanwhile, has already been made.

And should City get past Crook, they will take on either South Liverpool or Albion Sports away from home.

South Liverpool play in the North West Counties League Premier Division, where they sit fourth bottom, while Bradford-based Albion Sports are sixth in the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division. They are due to meet in the third round on Wednesday.