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Saddlers cup clash chosen for TV

Walsall have been boosted by the news their Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash with Sheffield United has been chosen for live television coverage.

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The third round tie at the Banks's Stadium will take place on Wednesday November 12 and be screened live on Sky Sports.

Walsall defeated Rochdale 1-0 in the previous round of the JPT and a win over the Blades would send them through to the Northern Area semi-finals.

It will be the first time a Saddlers match will have been screened on television since the 2-0 League One home win over Peterborough last November.

The club will receive a payment, believed to be around £10,000, for the game being televised.

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