Got a proper FA Cup tussle on the cards – Alfreton Town taking on Stratford Town in a first‑qualifying round showdown.
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Stratford's Bards brace for a tough test
The Stratford side, nicknamed the Bards, are gearing up for what the local Herald calls a "tough FA Cup test" – nothing fancy, just a classic cup grind for the lads.
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Both clubs in the Emirates FA Cup first‑qualifier
This tie is officially part of the Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round, as confirmed by the Southern Football League’s draw announcement.
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