Peterborough Sports, Spalding United, Yaxley and Bourne learn their FA Cup qualifying opponents

Peterborough Sports, Spalding United, Yaxley and Bourne Town have all learnt their FA Cup second qualifying round opponents.

Sports have been rewarded for their 4-0 home success over Ipswich Wanderers with a trip to AFC Rushden and Diamonds, who play at step four in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands.

Peterborough Sports celebrate scoring against Ipswich Wanderers. Photo: Darren Wiles.placeholder image
Peterborough Sports celebrate scoring against Ipswich Wanderers. Photo: Darren Wiles.

National League North Spalding have entered the competition at this round and will host Hanley Town of step four; the Northern Premier League Division One West.

Step five Yaxley came from behind to draw 1-1 and take step four Buckhurst Hill to a replay on Saturday. If they prevail on Tuesday, they travel to Cambridge City of the Isthmian League North Division (step four).

Bourne also drew 1-1 at home on Saturday. They were held by Boldmere St Michaels and must win their replay to face either North Ferriby or Barton Town away from home. North Ferriby play at step four, the same as Bourne but Barton are a step below.

FA Cup second round ties will be played on Saturday September 19. The winners will receive £3,375 and the losers £1,125.

Teams in this round are three wins from making the first round proper.

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