FA Trophy: Stafford Rangers welcome flying South Shields
Stafford Rangers are refusing to underestimate South Shields in the FA Trophy this weekend.
The visitors from Tyneside are in the league below Boro, but sit joint-top of the Evo-Stik North with 11 wins from 12 games.
They boast former Sunderland and Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca, and are expected to bring a bumper crowd to Marston Road for the second qualifying round tie.
“Every round you can get through is massive,” said Kieren Westwood, who scored the winner in mid-week.
“It’s money for the club. At home you’d fancy us but everyone knows it’s going to be tough.
"They’re flying and they’ve got quite a big budget.”
Winners will receive £4,000 from the FA.
Meanwhile, Stourbridge and Rushall Olympic hit the road to face St Neots and Stalybridge Celtic respectively, while – back in the Evo-Stik Premier – Halesowen Town host Shaw Lane.
