National League pacesetters, Chesterfield, are looking to reach the FA Cup third round as a Non-League club for the third successive season, a feat achieved by just four clubs since the current structure was put in place 98 years ago.
Horsham boss Dom Di Paola has admitted his players are still in ‘shock’ following their surprise FA Cup reprieve after Barnsley were found to have played an ineligible player.
Their historic FA Cup journey may well be over but Cray Valley PM boss Steve McKimm believes it was an adventure that could well define the club’s future.
Horsham boss Dom Di Paola believes his side will have to play the ‘perfect game’ to beat League One Barnsley at the second time of asking as they prepare for their first ever live televised game on terrestrial TV.
Horsham boss Dom Di Paola says this week’s FA Cup first round clash with League One Barnsley is the exact reason why replays have to stay – and urged the authorities not to bow down to the Premier League’s big six.
FA Cup heroes Cray Valley PM are still the talk of the town as they prepare to take centre stage for a second time in ten days – and boss Steve McKimm is revelling being part of the club’s big moment.
Tick off all the usual facets which potentially contribute to an FA Cup upset and Slough Town have quite a checklist ahead of this afternoon’s visit of League Two Grimsby Town.
When Kyrell Lisbie takes to the field at The Valley today in the dark green of Cray Valley PM, he will etch a remarkable new chapter in his family’s footballing story.
Tommy Widdrington admitted he was as shocked as anyone after his Aldershot Town side produced the FA Cup’s standout performance of the weekend so far in this 11-goal thriller at the County Ground.
Ramsgate pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day as they beat National League Woking in the pouring rain to secure a place in the FA Cup second round for the first time in their history.