FA confirm Farnborough switch

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

Wed, 08 Jan, 2003 - 17:42

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.

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