Sunday, November 09, 2008

Leeds heading to Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium?

Leeds United will face a trip into the unknown should they emerge victorious from their FA Cup first round replay with Northampton Town next week. Today's second round draw set up the prospect of a trip to Histon F.C. of the Blue Square Premier League.


Histon are based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, just 3 miles north of Cambridge. They are currently playing at their highest ever level since the club's formation in 1904 as Histon Institute, hence the nickname 'The Stutes'.

The club play at Bridge Road, also known as the Glassworld Stadium, which has a capacity of just 3,800. However, there have already been discussions with local police to move the game to Cambridge United should the Whites win through. A provisional date of Saturday November 29 is in place for the tie, but this could well be changed to accomodate television broadcasting.