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In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, part of the What Was It Like To…? series, Stephen Wallis speaks to award-winning sporting author and former Times journalist Richard Whitehead about watching the FA Cup from the Extra Preliminary Round to the Third Round.
Richard reflects on a remarkable journey through 14 matches, travelling from Bradford-on-Avon to Tottenham Hotspur and experiencing every stage of the world’s oldest national football competition. Along the way, he shares the stories, characters and memorable moments that made the adventure so special, proving that the magic of the FA Cup is still very much alive.
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"Richard Whitehead - What was it like to watch the FA Cup from the extra preliminary round until to the 3rd round?" is an episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast. Runtime 43 min. Published August 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.