Match Preview: Chippenham Town vs City

4 November 2022

The Imps will begin their Emirates FA Cup journey - when travelling to Chippenham Town on Saturday 5 November (3pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the fixture in The Thornbury Surfacing Stadium can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets will NOT be available to purchase on the day.

The majority of tickets which were allocated to the Imps are for the terrace, with a small number of seats in the home area. Please note that most of the away end is uncovered.

Tickets purchased in advance and not collected from LNER Stadium will be taken to Chippenham for collection from the LCFC Supporter Liaison Officer team - who will be located outside the away end. Lincoln City are providing stewards to support the event who will be able to advise the exact location of Alan Long and the SLO team on the day.

Around 400 tickets have been sold in the visitors' section of the ground.

MATCH COVERAGE

City supporters who are unable to make it to Chippenham can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page. You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

iFollow subscribers can listen to live match commentary, however there will not be any iFollow Imps audio passes available to purchase for the game.

iFollow Imps subscribers can also watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

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CHIPPENHAM TOWN

Nickname: The Bluebirds

Founded: 1873

Stadium: The Thornbury Surfacing Stadium

Manager: Gary Horgan

League position: 19th (National League South)

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Imps: Rushworth (Wright 38’), Poole ©, Jackson, Vernam, O’Connor, Walsh, Robson, House (Garrick 78’), Sorensen, Virtue, Diamond. Subs (not used): Sanders, Eyoma, Roughan, Davenport, Draper.

Concord Rangers 3-1 Chippenham Town

National League South

Chippenham: Henry, Gunner, Tuodolo (Jones 80’), Minturn, Richards, Bray (Parker 86’), Mehew (Hanks 83’), Bradbury, Russe, Parsons, Greenslade. Subs (not used): Hamilton, Santos.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: WDWLD

Chippenham: LDLLL

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MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Carl Brook

Assistant referee: Dean Treleaven

Assistant referee: Alex James

Fourth official: Andrew Laver

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Match Reports

Chippenham Town 1 Imps 0

5 November 2022

City bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup despite controlling possession against Chippenham, as they were unable to find a way past a spirited Bluebirds side.

The Imps controlled possession throughout the game and dominated the second half a they tried to level Joe Hanks' strike just before the break.

City had the first effort on goal after 12 minutes through Charles Vernam. He got a shot away after Ted Bishop headed Max Sanders' cross into his path, but home goalkeeper Will Henry got down well to save.

The Bluebirds pushed forward after 13 minutes with Alex Bray lifting a cross into the area - it clipped the top of the bar although Jordan Wright had his angles covered. Wright saved a Caine Bradbury effort at his near post two minutes later.

City then had a run of chances, with Lasse Sorensen seeing a shot from outside the area blocked and Freddie Draper having an effort blocked behind for a corner.

Draper was played through again, but Harrison Minturn was in his way and blocked his shot.

The home side took the lead just before the break after the home side caused problems following a Eddie Jones throw-in. Hanks backheeled the ball home in stunning style.

Imps coach Mark Kennedy made one change at the break, bringing Tashan Oakley-Boothe on for Sean Roughan.

City started the second period brightly, with only a stunning save from the impressive home keeper Henry denying Bishop after a powerful header.

Henry made another important save after 56 minutes when Bishop shot from close range after Regan Poole had headed on Charles Vernam's free-kick.

City continued to threaten the hosts, with hances from Matty Virtue and Max Sanders in the 75th minute, but the hosts were able to clear both times.

Sanders fired the ball home after 77 minutes, but referee Carl Brook ruled the goal out as a home defender had stopped to head the ball. After reviewing the match footage back, City remained convinced the goal should have stood.

Imps: Jordan Wright, Regan Poole ©, Max Sanders, Charles Vernam, Ted Bishop (Matty Virtue 65'), Paudie O’Connor, Jamie Robson, Lasse Sorensen (Adam Jackson 85’), TJ Eyoma, Sean Roughan (Tashan Oakley-Boothe 46’), Freddie Draper. Subs (not used): Isaac Allan, Jacob Davenport, Elicha Ahui.

Chippenham: Will Henry, Eddie Jones, Spencer Hamilton ©, Harrison Minturn, Will Richards, Alex Bray (Aaron Simpson 80’), Harry Parsons (Harvey Greenslade 60’), Joe Hanks (Callum Gunner 66’), Tom Mehew, Caine Bradbury (Joe Parker 81’), Luke Russe. Subs (not used): Alefe D’Abadia, Jordan Young, Craig Fazande, Leighton Tuodolo, Sam Case.

Goals: Joe Hanks (44’).

Attendance: 2,175 (402 away).

Referee: Carl Brook.

Ticket News

Tickets: Chippenham Town (A)

27 October 2022

City can confirm ticket news for supporters ahead of the Emirates FA Cup first round tie at Chippenham Town on Saturday 5 November 2022 (3pm KO).

The Imps have been provided with an allocation of 750 terrace tickets for this fixture with a small number of seats in the home area. Please note that the majority of the away end is uncovered.

Tickets will be made available for gold members on Friday 28 October, before any remaining tickets being released to Silver/Bronze/junior Imp members on Monday 31 October.

Any tickets that have not been sold in this period will then go on general sale on Tuesday 1 November at 10am.

Prices

Chippenham Town (A)	General admission
Adult	£14
Senior (65+)	£10
Student/Armed Forces with valid ID	£10
Under 16	£3

Chippenham have a very small number of seats for those unable to stand on the terrace which will be available on a first come, first served basis alongside membership priority windows. These will be located in the Main Stand with home supporters, with entry via the main entrance rather than the away terrace end. Please email tickets@theredimps.com or call 01522 880011.

There are a limited number of wheelchair and carer tickets available which will be located in the main stand alongside home supporters and these are available online. Because of segregation lines, they and their carers should enter the ground via the Main gate with the Chippenham Town supporters.

The official supporters coach for Chippenham will depart LNER Stadium at 9:15am and is priced at £26. You can secure your coach ticket HERE.

You can purchase tickets for the upcoming games HERE.

Sales dates

Total allocation	Gold members	Silver/Bronze/junior Imp members	General sale
750	28 October at 10am	31 October at 10am	1 November at 10am

Further details

Sales deadline	Pay on the day
November 4 at 3:30pm	Not available

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Match Preview: Chippenham Town vs City

Chippenham Town 1 Imps 0

Tickets: Chippenham Town (A)