PREVIEW: Tough start to cup defence for Cuckoos
The Cuckoos, who beat Wisbech Town in last season’s final, are at high-flying Premier Division rivals Eynesbury in the first round tonight (September 19).
Eynesbury have won six of their seven top-flight matches this season including a remarkable 6-5 success over Harborough Town last Saturday (September 16).
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Hide AdIn contrast Yaxley are in mid-table having won three of their seven matchs, although they did thump lowly St Andrews 5-0 away from home at the weekend.
Pinchbeck United have an all Division One tie at Raunds this evening, while Holbeach and Blackstones have winnable home ties against Sleaford and Huntingdon respectively tomorrow (September 20).
Spalding’s recent good form in Division One South of the Evo Stik League will be tested at third-placed Frickley tonight. The Tulips are up to sixth on the back of a three-game unbeaten run.
Stamford host fellow mid-table outfit Bedworth United, while Peterborough Sports are occupied by a Northants Hillier Cup tie at lower level Rothwell Corinthians.
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Hide AdBourne host Harrowby United in the Lincs Senior Trophy tonight.
FIXTURES
Tuesday, September 19
EVO STIK LEAGUE
Division One South: Frickley Athletic v Spalding Utd, Stamford v Bedworth Utd.
CHROMASPORTS & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
League Cup: Eynesbury Rovers v Yaxley, Raunds Town v Pinchbeck United.
NORTHANTS HILLIER CUP
First Round: Rothwell Corinthians v Peterborough Sports.
LINCS SENIOR TROPHY
First Round: Bourne Town v Harrowby United.
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE
Division One: Downham Town v Wisbech St Mary.
Wednesday, September 20
CHROMASPORTS & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
League Cup: Holbeach United v Sleaford Town, Blackstones v Huntingdon Town.