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Dover Athletic draw Premier League Crystal Palace in third round FA cup clash

Dover Athletic will be at home to Premier League Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA cup.

It represents one of the biggest giant-killing opportunities in tonight's draw, which also saw AFC Wimbledon given a home tie against Liverpool.

The Palace game is a just reward for the weekend's heroics, when Dover defeated League 2 Cheltenham.

Action from the weekend FA Cup clash
Action from the weekend FA Cup clash

Palace, managed by Neil Warnock, currently lie in 15th place in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.

Dover are Kent's sole remaining representatives in the FA Cup.

Dover defeated Cheltenham at the weekend
Dover defeated Cheltenham at the weekend

Maidstone lost 3-1 to Wrexham and had to contend with losing a man to a red card early in the second half.

The defeat ended the Stones's FA Cup journey, and Dartford lost in their FA Cup clash with Bradford on Sunday.

The third round games will be played between January 3 and 6.

Some fans have already appealed to Dover not to switch the game to Palace's Selhurst Park. Kelly Tappenden tweeted: "Amazing draw for Dover Athletic. Hope the match remains at Crabble and loyal Doverians get their chance to enjoy their team's amazing feat."

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