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FA Cup preview: Storied Sutton United eye more cup history

It is easy to forget quite how close Sutton United were to going out of this season’s FA Cup as they prepare for a second round tie with Shrewsbury Town.
Sutton United’s Harry Phipps scores against Farnham Town

By Neil Harvey

Sutton United v Shrewsbury Town
Saturday, Dec 6, Kick-off: 5.15pm, Live on BBC2/TNT Sports 2
It is easy to forget quite how close Sutton United were to going out of this season’s FA Cup.
On Saturday, they host League Two strugglers Shrewsbury Town, full of confidence and looking to add to the club’s illustrious history in the world’s oldest cup competition.
Had it not been for Jayden Harris, they wouldn’t have even made the first round proper.
With just seconds remaining of their fourth round qualifying tie at Step 3 Farnham Town, Harris slammed in a 98th-minute leveller to...

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