FA Cup third-round weekend is here - when lower-league and non-league teams dream of causing an almighty upset against opponents from higher up the football ladder. Maidstone in the FA Cup this season: second qualifying round - away v Steyning Town 4-1; third qualifying round - away v Winchester City 2-0; fourth qualifying round - away v Torquay United 2-0; first round - away v Chesham United 2-0; second round - home v Barrow 2-1. Aldershot in the FA Cup this season: fourth qualifying round - home v Lewes 4-1; first round - away v Swindon Town 7-4; second round - away v Stockport County 1-0 (replay after 2-2 draw). Strictly Come Dancing star backs dad’s FA Cup teamChesterfield (away v Watford - Saturday, 15:00)Chesterfield boss Paul Cook is the last English manager to beat Pep Guardiola in the FA Cup. Eastleigh in the FA Cup this season: fourth qualifying round - home v Dover Athletic 1-0; first round - home v Boreham Wood 5-1; second round - home v Reading 2-1.

Source: BBC January 05, 2024 19:43 UTC