Cash-strapped League Two strugglers Bournemouth will get an �80,000 windfall after being selected for live television coverage in the FA Cup.

The Cherries are to host Blue Square North side Blyth Spartans in the second round on 29 November (1730 GMT).

Bournemouth chief executive Alastair Saverimutto told BBC Radio Solent: "Cash in any business - certainly at this time - is of huge benefit."

The Dorset club only exited administration earlier this season.

"Being in the hat itself was a great opportunity for us. But the FA Cup is certainly a magical competition. It helps smaller clubs with cash," Saverimutto added.

The Cherries reached the second round with a 1-0 win over League One side Bristol Rovers while Northumberland-based Spartans, who will also receive �80,000 television money, upset League Two high-fliers Shrewsbury 3-1.

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