Dave Challinor, Jeff Stelling and Hartlepool United fans react to FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw at Ilkeston Town

The tie is set to take place on Saturday, October 24 at the New Manor Ground in Derbyshire. The winners of the fourth qualifying round match will receive £9,375 from the FA Cup prize fund with the losers receiving £3,125.

Ilkeston play their football in the Northern Premier League Division One South East, the eighth tier of English football – making them one of the lowest-ranked sides left in the competition.

Because of this, home fans will be able to attend the FA Cup match with social distancing measures in place.

But due to Hartlepool's ‘elite’ club status, Pools’ supporters will be forced to stay at home.

Here's how they reacted to the draw…

Due to Ilkeston fans being allowed to attend, Pools fan @Michaelallen_99 joked: “Always been an Ilkeston Town fan. See you there lads!”

Jordan Richardson is hoping for a bit of coverage of the game as he tweeted: “Could well be streamed live on the BBC Sport website! Good tie for the neutral.”

The North West Corner tweeted: “Good cup run would be massive this year given the financial struggles due to covid!”

Pools president Jeff Stelling tweeted Ilkeston:“Looking forward to it guys. Sadly I will be working, but I am there in spirit. Beware we are flying at the moment!”

And Hartlepool manager Dave Challinor told the club website: “It’s a tough draw but one we’re looking forward to and it may give an opportunity for some players that haven’t had a chance to date in our league campaign.

“I’ve fond memories personally of Ilkeston, in my first full season as manager of my previous club, our first game was away to Ilkeston where we got a 1-1 draw. Kevin Wilson who I’m friends with was their manager alongside Steve Chettle and over the last few years, they’ve produced many players that have progressed into the EFL and Premier League.

“They’ve started the season well, as have so it will be a really competitive game. We will approach it as any other and give them full respect, we’ll watch them and go there fully prepared in order to try and progress.”

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