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Mark McGee hits a treble at Stourbridge

A Mark McGee hat-trick helped Lye to a crushing 4-0 success at Stourbridge in the Birmingham Senior Cup first round.

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McGee struck just before the break and the visitors eased away in the second period against an experimental home side.

The Glassboys have been handed a home tie against league rivals Nuneaton Borough to get their FA Trophy season up and running in the first round qualifying.

Southern Premier Boro, who have former Amblecote favourite Luke Benbow in their attack, are four places and one point below fourth-placed Stour.

There are away ties for Rushall Olympic, Hednesford Town and Stafford Rangers as they plan trips to Grantham, Stratford and Sutton Coldfield respectively.

Chasetown are also on the road with a tie at Leek Town.

The winners of tonight’s replay at The Grove between Halesowen and Evesham will host Stamford.

All ties will be played on Saturday week, October 26.