National League leaders Chesterfield have landed a glamour tie in the FA Cup third round after they were paired with Champions League holders Chelsea.
Goals from Liam Mandeville and James Kellermann helped the Spirerites to a 2-0 win at League Two club Salford City on Sunday and they have received a trip to Stamford Bridge as a reward.
It is just over 60 years since the two sides last met in the competition with the Blues coming through a fifth round replay with a 3-0 win on their home ground.
James Rowe’s men will now head to Stamford Bridge on the weekend of Saturday 8th January as they prepare to face a Chelsea side that are rated as one of the favourites to lift the FA Cup in May.
Elsewhere in the draw, National League North side Kidderminster Harriers will have to come through a home tie against Championship club Reading if they are to reach the fourth round for the first time since 2014.
Yeovil Town have also been handed a home tie against second tier opposition after they were drawn alongside Championship promotion challengers AFC Bournemouth.
The one remaining third round tie takes place on Monday night as Boreham Wood host St Albans City and they head into the game knowing the winners will entertain AFC Wimbledon in the third round.
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