Armthorpe aim to cause huge shock

Armthorpe Welfare host  Buxton in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup

Armthorpe Welfare host Buxton in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup

Armthorpe Welfare will fly the flag for the Toolstation Northern Counties East League in the Emirates FA Cup tomorrow.

Evo Stik Premier Division giants Buxton stand in the way of Armthorpe, who hope to reach the third qualifying round for the first time since 1986.

Armthorpe boss Brian Johnston has told the Doncaster Free Press that no-one expects his side to beat Buxton and that they have nothing to lose.

The Doncaster-based side are the only NCEL side left in the competition.

Frickley Athletic face a tough trip to Vanarama National League North side Chorley.

North Ferriby United and Bradford (Park Avenue) are heading to the North East for their second qualifying round ties.

Ferriby visit Newton Aycliffe, while Avenue travel to Consett.

Harrogate Town also have a tough test as they head to Workington.

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