The Magic Of The Cup! Saturday's FA Trophy Preview

1 Feb 2019 By Tom Scott

Our sides are just three ties away from a showpiece FA Trophy final under the Wembley arch.

Last year's winners Brackley Town will be looking to do it all over again if they can overcome Chesterfield.

The Saints overcame several National League obstacles to claim glory last year but now face what could prove to be a rejuvenated Spireites following the arrival of John Sheridan.

Barnet are rightly winning a host of plaudits for their FA Cup performances this week.

With their replay at Brentford on the horizon, Darren Currie's men will have to have their blinkers on at Carshalton who have been partial to a cupset themselves so far.

Some might see Leyton Orient's tie with Blyth Spartans as somewhat of a procession for the O's.

But Alun Armstrong's men have been on a roll in the National League North this season and have lost just once in their last 11 games on the road.

Spennymoor Town made light work of National League Sutton United last time out in the FA Trophy.

Can an in-form AFC Telford United make more of a fist of it at The Brewery Field?

Jim Gannon's Stockport County side have been ruthless on the road this season.

Harrogate Town may favour a promotion push over cup glory but the Hatters' should be in for a tough afternoon all the same.

Not the best preparation for Maidstone United as they head to Salford City.

The Stones have lost three on the bounce and could come unstuck at the Peninsula Stadium if Graham Alexander's men are at it.

Tim Flowers played down Solihull Moors' title ambitions last week but a trip to Wembley must be an exciting prospect for the Moors' fans.

Hemel Hempstead stand in the way of them and a place in the fourth round.

AFC Fylde are on a high after some big results in the National League.

The Coasters will no doubt fancy themselves as they entertain Ramsbottom United at Mill Farm.

Saturday's FA Trophy Third Round fixtures:
Carshalton v Barnet
Chesterfield v Brackley Town
Harrogate Town v Stockport County
Hemel Hempstead v Solihull Moors
Leyton Orient v Blyth Spartans
Ramsbottom v AFC Fylde
Salford City v Maidstone United
Spennymoor Town v AFC Telford United

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