FA Cup Draw | Nantwich Town v Morpeth Town

The Highwaymen face a trip to Cheshire to face league rivals Nantwich Town in the 3^rd Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup.

Nantwich reached this round following their comprehensive demolition of AFC Telford United at New Bucks Head. Joe Malkin opened the scoring for the visitors with a deflected effort, Joseph Davis doubled the lead when he also saw a deflected strike fly in. The final goal was scored by captain Casper Hughes as he smashed home.

Morpeth won at National League North side Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday thanks to braces from Sean Reid and Joe Walton. Joe Walton tapped home on 9 minutes before the home side levelled through Riccardo Calder. Sean Reid headed home to make it 2-1 before curling home a fine free kick to make it 3. Walton grabbed his second in the closing stages before Brad Dockerty grabbed a consolation.

The tie will take place at the Weaver Stadium on a date yet to be officially confirmed but is likely to be on Saturday 5^th October with a 3pm kick off.