The FA Cup takes centre stage this weekend with 4 of our local clubs participating in the First Qualifying Round of the world’s greatest Club Cup competition.

Hendon and Potters Bar join previous round winners Wingate & Finchley and Hadley to fly the flag and add some much needed prize money to club coffers.

The Greens have one of the round’s most attractive sounding visits to Little Common, who are based in Bexhill but play at Eastbourne United’s ground. The club has won twice in the Cup to reach this stage and play in the Premier Division of the Southern Combination League. Manager James Gray has strengthened his squad with the addition of midfielder/striker Tom Nyama from Met Police.

Potters Bar also begin their campaign on the road at Takeley who lie top of the Essex Senior League. They were taken all the way in the previous round, beating White Ensign 3-2 after extra time in their midweek replay.

Wingate & Finchley and Hadley have already tasted FA Cup success this season, and both clubs were rewarded with home ties against Spartan South Midlands Premier opposition. The Blues welcome London Colney and the Bricks entertain Arlesey Town

HRB will have full coverage of all 4 ties throughout a bumper edition of Saturday Sport.

The international break means that Barnet are without a game on account of having 3 players called up. After Jack Taylor was selected by Republic of Ireland Under 21s, Rihards Matrevics and Antonis Vasiliou were chosen by Latvia Under 21s and Cyprus Under 19s respectively.

That meant games against Aldershot on Tuesday and AFC Fylde on Saturday being postponed. The home match against the Shots has been rescheduled for 17th September and the visit to Fylde will occur on 1st October, both Tuesday evening matches.

Good news for the Bees this week saw midfielder Wes Fonguck return to the club after missing the start of the season considering offers from clubs in Scandinavia. He scored 9 goals last season and will be available for the team’s next match against Maidenhead on 14th September.

In the absence of a league match this weekend, the Club are holding an open training session at The Hive. Fans will be able to watch the squad practice on the main stadium pitch between 1.30 and 3.30 followed by the opportunity to take on the players in a table football tournament in the Legends Bar. More information on the club website.

With London Broncos travelling to Hull KR on Friday in a crucial opportunity to close the gap on their relegation rivals, head coach Danny Ward has stated he wishes to stay at the club whichever league they play in next season. With 9 victories this season including two defeats of leaders St Helens the club has earned respect for their performances and results. Saturday Sport will review the permutations and combinations with one game to play.

Saturday September 7th

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Mel

FA Cup First Qualifying Round

Little Common v Hendon

David

Hadley v Arlesey Town

Bob

Wingate & Finchley v London Colney

Paul

Takeley v Potters Bar Town

Alan

National League

Boreham Wood v Dover Athletic

Betfred League One

North Wales Crusaders v London Skolars