Hednesford to face Stourbridge in FA Trophy
Hednesford Town and Stourbridge will go head -to-head in a derby clash in the first round proper of the FA Trophy at the end of this month.
The Southern League Central Premier rivals – who have both endured poor starts to the league season – will face one another on October 29 at Keys Park following yesterday’s trophy draw.
Hednesford overcame neighbours Rushall Olympic in a thrilling 4-3 win at Dales Lane on Saturday while Stourbridge beat Needham Market 1-0 on the road.
Northern Premier League leaders Stafford Rangers have been drawn away at league rivals Matlock Town – who have also made a strong start to their season.
The Derbyshire outfit are level on points with Rangers and sitting two places behind them on goal difference. Rangers overcame Spalding United 2-1 on their travels on Saturday.
Chasetown, who pulled off a stunning 3-0 win over Bromsgrove Sporting from a level above in the last round, have been rewarded with a home tie against Northern Premier League side Marske United, from North Yorkshire.
