Shaw Lane Association has been removed from the Buildbase FA Trophy following a breach of competition rules.
At a meeting of an FA Trophy Sub-Committee today, a charge of a breach of FA Trophy rules relating to player eligibility was was found proven and as such Shaw Lane Association's place in the First Round Proper has been awarded to Nantwich Town, their opponents in the Third Round Qualifying.The members of the Sub-Committee also decided that Nantwich Town will now play at home to Lincoln City in the First Round Proper on Tuesday 13 December 2016 subject to an appeal being lodged by Shaw Lane Association which must be received by The FA by no later than 10.00am on Monday 12 December 2016.
With the proposed date for the fixture being at such short notice ourselves and Nantwich Town are in discussions with The FA to see if this could be put back.
Supporters who purchased tickets for the Shaw Lane fixture will be able to obtain a full refund by returning their tickets in person to the LCFC Ticket Office during normal office hours.