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Gillingham's FA Cup third round tie against West Ham has been switched for live television coverage.
The game at Priestfield will now be played on Sunday, January 5 with the unusual kick-off time of 6.16pm.
It is one of four matches in this round selected for television coverage by BT Sport.
They will also be showing Rochdale or Boston v Newcastle United (12.31pm) and Wolves v Manchester United (5.31pm) on Saturday, January 4 plus Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur (2.01pm) on January 5.
BBC1 will show Liverpool v Everton on Sunday, January 5 at 4.01pm and Arsenal v Leeeds United on Monday, January 6 with a 7.56pm kick-off.
Every third round tie will kick off a minute later than usual as part of a campaign to highlight mental health.
How can I watch Gillingham v West Ham?
The best way, of course, is to get a ticket for the game at Priestfield. The Gills are yet to announce ticket prices and when they will go on sale but priority will be given to season-ticket holders.
TV channel: The match will be televised in the UK on BT Sport, with kick-off at 6.16pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers can watch the match online via the BT Sport video player and the BT Sport app.
Match coverage: KentOnline Sport will be keeping you up to date with all the build-up and action via our match blog service with Luke Cawdell at www.kentonline.co.uk.
Gillingham have already made more than £100,000 from their FA Cup run to date this season and will bank a further £150,000 broadcast fee after being selected for live coverage.
Gills needed a replay to overcome Sunderland in the first round and beat fellow League 1 side Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the second round on Sunday.
West Ham have won only one of their last 10 matches in all competitions, albeit a 1-0 victory at Chelsea, and sit 13th in the Premier League.
