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FOOTBALL - Coventry Sphinx discover FA Cup extra preliminary round opponents

Aaron Sutcliffe 10^th Jul, 2025 Updated: 10^th Jul, 2025 0

COVENTRY Sphinx will play Romulus in the FA Cup extra preliminary round.

Sphinx will travel to Romulus on Saturday, August 2 with kick-off at 3pm at the Dominos Arena.

Sphinx play one level above Step Five Romulus who ply their trade in the Midland Football League Premier Division.

Winning clubs will receive £1,125 while losing clubs will receive £375.

Should Sphinx progress to the next round, Coventry would host either Heanor Town or Dudley Town in the preliminary round.

Winning clubs will receive £1,444 while losing clubs will receive £481.

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