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FA Cup draw offers half-million-pound incentive for Swindon Town to beat Salford City in round three

From a sporting perspective, the reward for the Town players is obvious – the chance to share a pitch with Erling Haaland and the rest. From a financial perspective, the reward is just as significant.

12.01.26, 20:27 3 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Hello, world’s biggest carrot.

Beat Salford City in their FA Cup third-round clash next week, and the prize for Swindon Town will be a trip to one of English football’s biggest clubs.

The Robins and Salford shared ball 20 in the fourth-round draw, which took place at Anfield on Monday night (January 12). And their number ended up paired with Manchester City’s.

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