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FA CUP FACTFILE: Step 5 and 6 hopefuls are on the history trail
104 clubs that started in the extra preliminary round are still in the competition including 55 clubs from Step 5. At least 13 of these clubs will be in the next round.
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Matt Badcock: Elliot Sandy’s AFC Rushden & Diamonds are sparkling after FA Cup magic
Matt Badcock catches up with AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy after their FA Cup magic, as the Step 4 side prepare for a first-round tie at Burton Albion.
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Tony Incenzo: Visiting Newport Isle of Wight FC’s new home
Tony Incenzo visits Newport (IoW)’s new £1m stadium to explore its benefits, the club’s financial revival and the challenges of island travel.
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Michelle Dorling: Non-League football? We’re the envy of the world!
Essex Senior League secretary Michelle Dorling celebrates the community spirit, volunteers and sense of belonging that make Non-League football so special.
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Steve Hill: Lost? In a real sense we are!
I have made a big decision: I’m not going to Brackley. Not something to be taken lightly, as a London-based Chester fan it’s one of the easier fixtures on the card.







