It’s been ten years since The Bees have graced the third round of the worlds premier domestic cup competition setting up a record equalling run by overcoming Swindon Town in a penalty shoot out at Underhill. With a potential meeting with one of the games elite 90 minutes away Barnet fans will no doubt be looking forward to the meeting with Stockport County with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. The Hatters are expected to bring 1,400 fans to the Hive and despite being half way down the National League North will be full of confidence after a 3-0 FA Trophy win over Chorley last week took their current run to just one defeat in their last ten games. Stockport beat Yeovil comfortably in round one and will fancy their chances of securing a place in round three.
Assistant Manager Darren Currie has admitted the Bees will have to change their mindset from the victory at Bristol Rovers as they will be favourites on Sunday. Whether the home fans will leave happy depends on which Barnet turns up. The one that performed so well at Hartlepool and Bristol or the team that struggled at home to Gateshead. John Still will have to decide on his most effective striking partnership with Mo Bettamer, Manny Duku, Byron Harrison and Josh Walker all fighting for two places.
Last time the two teams met a 3-1 Stockport victory at Underhill cost then Barnet Manager Mark Stimson his job.
We’ll have live commentary from Pete Hill and Garry Lakin in an HRB Sports Special from 2pm.
Stockport Fact: Impressionist Mike Yarwood was born in The town and is a lifelong Hatters fan.
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