Hatters to pocket an extra £125,000 for televised FA Cup fifth round clash with Chelsea

Luton will have their coffers boosted by an extra £125,000 after their fifth round tie at home to Chelsea was picked for live coverage on the BBC yesterday.

The Hatters' clash against the eight-time winners and current Champions League holders, who they played in the fourth round last season, beaten 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, was confirmed to take place on Wednesday, March 2, kick-off at 7.15pm.

With the game broadcast on BBC One, it will take the money earned by Town for their cup run so far to £329,500, following the £172,000 picked up for winning the third and fourth round matches with Harrogate and Cambridge United, plus the £32,500 for the Red Button coverage of their victory at the Abbey Stadium on Saturday.

Should Luton get past Thomas Tuchel's side at Kenilworth Road, they will also receive another £180,000 from the competition prize fund.

Full schedule

Tuesday March, 1

Peterborough United v Manchester City (7.15pm) – Live on ITV

Crystal Palace v Stoke City (7.30pm) – Live on BBC Red Button

Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur (7.55pm) – Live on BBC One

Wednesday, March 2

Luton Town v Chelsea (7.15pm) – Live on BBC One

Southampton v West Ham United (7.30pm) BBC Red Button

Liverpool v Norwich City (8.15pm) – Live on ITV

Thursday, March 3

Everton v Boreham Wood (8.15pm) – Live on ITV

Monday, March 7

Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town (7.30pm) – Live on ITV4