Manchester United v Burton Albion
The FA Cup Third Round Proper Replay
Old Trafford
8.00pm, Wednesday 18 January 2006
Live on BBC1
Winning clubs receive £40,000
£150,000 television payment for each club






Burton Albion Chairman Ben Robinson believes the financial rewards of playing Manchester United in an FA Cup replay can help take the club to a new level.

Nationwide Conference side Burton go to Old Trafford for a Third Round replay on Wednesday 18 January after remarkably holding their illustrious rivals to a 0-0 draw at home.

The match is to be shown live on BBC, meaning a bumper pay day for the club who have never reached the Fourth Round before in their history.

There is also the prospect of a tie at Wolverhampton Wanderers if they manage to do the unthinkable and knock United out of the Cup.

But Chairman Robinson says the most important thing is achieving the club’s ultimate aim - of making into the Nationwide League.

He said: "We’ve worked so hard to be where we are and it’s a wonderful feeling to be going to Old Trafford.

"I don’t know how much money it’s worth to us but however much it is will help the club to take a big step forward. It's like winning the lottery and the pools on the same night! I would imagine the total figure would be something like £800,000 and it could be more.

"I’m looking forward to sampling the atmosphere of Old Trafford and seeing the stadium. It will be a special occasion. But what we all want here one day is to take this club to the next level. That is our aim and with Nigel Clough doing such a wonderful job we are that bit closer.

"To draw against Manchester United was remarkable, it was a fantastic performance by the players and a great advert for the Nationwide Conference.

I am still pinching myself to be honest."