FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw in full: South Shields host Halifax Town

South Shields will host National League side Halifax Town at the 1st Cloud Arena in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
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The draw took place live on talkSport 2 for what is the final stage of the competition before EFL clubs enter in the first round proper.

Shields were drawn at home to Halifax Town, who currently play in the National League having made the play-offs last season. The tie against The Shaymen on the weekend of Saturday, 24 October.

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The Mariners reached this stage of the competition after beating National League North side Southport 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at Haig Avenue on Tuesday evening.

Nathan Lowe celebrates scoring for South Shields (photo: SSFC).Nathan Lowe celebrates scoring for South Shields (photo: SSFC).
Nathan Lowe celebrates scoring for South Shields (photo: SSFC).

The winners of the fourth qualifying round matches will receive £9,375 from the FA Cup prize fund with the losing sides receiving £3,125.

Due to Macclesfield Town being wound up last month, the last team in the hat, Chorley, received a bye straight to the first round of the prestigious cup competition. The Magpies will also receive the prize fund payment applicable for the fourth round qualifying.

Here is the northern section of the FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw in full…

Darlington v Cambridge City

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Stafford Rangers v Skelmersdale

Solihull Moors v Wrexham

Banbury United v Bury Town

South Shields v FC Halifax Town

Ilkeston Town v Hartlepool United

FC United of Manchester v Guiseley

Brackley Town v Marske Utd

Kings Lynn Town v Notts County

Stockport County v Chesterfield FC

AFC Fylde v Altrincham

Chester v Marine

Chorley FC receive a bye