FA confirm Farnborough switch

The English Football Association have given Farnborough permission to switch the FA Cup fourth round tie against Arsenal to Highbury.

The Nationwide Conference club asked the Football Association to switch the match to the Gunners’ north London home because he could not guarantee the safety of supporters.

Farnborough’s reward for beating Darlington in round three was a dream tie at home against the Cup holders and Premiership champions – but boss Graham Westley decided the club’s tiny Aimita Stadium was not up to the task of hosting such a big game.