Match preview by Sol Finnon

Last weekend’s scintillating 4-0 league victory over Chester FC ensured that Curzon maintained their lofty position in the league (Currently 4th with a game in hand), 2 points adrift top.
Shifting attention towards Sunday’s cup outing, victory would ensure Curzon progress to the FA Cup second round for only the third time in the clubs history, and for the first time since the 16/17 season. The Tameside awaits, as we welcome ‘relative’ giants, Mansfield.

Meanwhile, Mansfield (The Stags) arrive at The Tameside with their own cup aspirations. After drawing 1-1 with Birmingham City in League One last weekend, and after beating Newcastle United’s u21s 3-0 in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy on Tuesday night, The Stags will be wanting to continue their rich vein of form. The Stags famously reached the FA Cup quarter finals in 1968/1969, and they will be dreaming to emulate that historic performance, as they enter this season’s competition on Sunday.

Curzon welcome Mansfield as new opponents, as the two sides have never played each other previously. We started our FA Cup journey in the second round of qualifying due to being tier 6, whilst Mansfield are entering the competition in the first round proper due to being tier 3. The clubs sit an astonishing 72 places apart from one another in the football pyramid, meaning that the support for The Nash at The Tameside will be more important than ever as we look to experience the magic of the cup this Sunday.

The Nash
• Curzon have played in the FA Cup proper on 5 separate occasions, with Sunday’s fixture being the sixth.
• Curzon’s best FA Cup performance has been progression to the Second Round, in which Curzon have competed in 08/09 and 16/17.
• Curzon have played three games in FA Cup qualifying to reach this stage (first round proper), defeating Barnoldswick Town 6-0 in the second qualifying round, Southport FC 1-0 in the third qualifying round, and Kings Lynn Town 1-0 in the fourth qualifying round.
• Curzon will be looking to surpass last year’s first round 1-0 defeat to Barnet. With the form, momentum and setting that we find ourselves in, excitement is to be had in regards to Sunday’s occasion

Mansfield Town 
• Mansfield’s manager Nigel Clough, son of footballing managerial legend and two-time European cup winner, Brian Clough, guided Mansfield towards promotion to League One last season.
• Mansfield are competing in League One this campaign, currently sitting 4th after a great start to the season, albeit having not seen third-tier football since the 2002-2003 season.
• Mansfield were knocked out in the First round by Wrexham last season, with The Stags aiming to progress further in the cup this time around.
• One to watch out for is Lee Gregory, who has scored 7 in 13 for The Stags.

All are invited and encouraged to support The Nash on Sunday, come down and watch this monumental occasion, as we look to experience the wonder and magic of the cup.

#UTN | #TheNash

Match Information
Curzon Ashton V Mansfield Town | 3rd November 2024 | 14:00 Kick off
Directions –
The Tameside Stadium – Richmond Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9HG. Google Maps

Ticket admission and how to watch:
Get your tickets here!
This is an ALL TICKET GAME – All tickets must be obtained in advance to attend the game.

Adults £17 | Concessions (65+ and 17-12yrs) – £12
All under 12s FREE entry for both Home and Away supporters at the gates.
Please be aware, U12’s will be admitted free of charge only if accompanied by a fee paying adult/65+ Concession.
Proof of ID may required upon attaining an under-12 ticket.

For those who can’t attend, the game can also be followed through following Curzon on twitter, or through listening to Curzon Ashton radio commentary via Mixlr.
This game has also been selected for the display of extended highlights on the BBC.
The only way to watch the game live will be to attend in person!

Supporters should note that parking will be extremely limited on the day of the game and are advised to source alternative parking or use public transport.
Please be respectful to our neighbours when parking and leaving the ground.