Burnley, Rovers and Stanley will all be interested observers in tonight’s FA Cup third round draw.
The Premier League and Championship sides enter the competition at this stage, with the third round ties set to be played over the weekend of Saturday, January 5.
John Coleman’s side booked their place in round three with a 3-1 win over Cheltenham having also seen off Colchester in round one.
Rovers were involved from the first round stage last season, when in League One, beating Barnet and Crewe before being knocked out by Hull in round three.
Burnley meanwhile were handed the toughest draw possible last year, a trip to Manchester City, and were beaten 4-1.
The draw will take place from 7.30pm, conducted by Ruud Guillit and Paul Ince, alongside presenter Mark Chapman.
The balls to look out for are:
5 – Blackburn Rovers
10 – Burnley
62 – Accrington Stanley
Six non-league sides will be in the draw, with Woking and Barnet certain of their places in round three after wins at the weekend, while Southport, Wrexham and Solihull Moors face replays. Guiseley meanwhile, face Fleetwood Town tonight.
Meanwhile, Stanley's game at Gillingham, who also made it in to round three, scheduled to take place on third round weekend, will have to be re-arranged.
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