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Rossborough Insurance FA Cup - Second Round

The second round of the Rossborough Insurance FA Cup begins this week

The first scheduled matches are being played on Tuesday 12th February when St Martins host Guernsey Rovers Vets at Blanche Pierre Lane and holders Vale Rec hosting Manzur Yew at the Corbet Field.

The draw for the second round and the quarter-finals was made in December by Guernsey FA Chairman, Chris Schofield, who was joined by Ian Stewart, Managing Director of Rossborough Insurance Guernsey. Reflecting on the draw, Schofield commented:

‘I am sure some of the non-Priaulx teams will fancy their chances of progressing as the draw means some top ranked sides will knock each other out. These games will be particularly competitive and is something the spectators will look forward to. The tournament itself is growing in popularity and we’re very grateful for the sponsorship of Rossborough Insurance because such support is vital to us.’

Whilst many teams from outside of the Priaulx League will be hoping to cause an upset, the stand-out fixture is arguably the all-Priaulx match between Guernsey Rovers and Sylvans, which is scheduled to take place at Port Soif on 23rd February. Another fixture that has raised interest in the competition sees St Ouen from Jersey enter the competition for the first time and travel to play Belgrave Wanderers on Saturday 16th February.

The full draw is as follows:

Tue 12 February 2019     St Martins AC                     v                              Rovers AC Vets

Tue 12 February 2019     Vale Recreation                v                              Manzur Yew

Wed 13 February 2019   Red Lion                               v                              Rangers

Wed 13 February 2019   Valencia                               v                              Rocquaine Pirates

Sat 16 February 2019      Belgrave Wanderers       v                              St Ouen

Sun 17 February 2019     Geomarine Rovers          v                              Rihoy North

Sun 17 February 2019     Sylvans (Railway)             v                              Manzur

Sat 23 February 2019      Rovers AC                           v                              Sylvans