By the time the game kicks off at 7.45 on Tuesday, both sides will know their prospective opposition, in the Third Qualifying Round. That added intrigue may be something for the supporters to get excited about – but the players will surely just be focused on the game in hand.

Connor Brown and Theo Williams will be looking to add to their tallies in the Emirates FA Cup, under the lights, with Brown keen to net his first home goal, whilst Fraser Preston will be hoping to add to his back to back Non League Paper Man of the Match awards, in each of the last two cup games.

It will be a tough battle against a fellow Step 3 side, with the quick turnaround sure to add to the intensity. It’s a cup clash not to be missed. And you can be a part of it on the terraces and in the stands. Put on something blue – and come roar on the Trinity. Be our twelfth man, and cheer us over the line! Looking for some reasons to take heart, Trinity fans?

It’s Russ’ 150th game – and sixteenth competitive home game under the Kal Group Stadium lights! The Holy Blues have only been beaten three times in the fifteen games played. Winning nine & drawing three times!

If that’s not enough – Our own programme contributor Phil Anderson has uncovered an incredible post World War II record! Since football restarted, after the conflict, your Holy Blues have featured in 37 cup replays (including some second replays – and on neutral venues). Tuesday night will be finished on the night though, whether the tie needs extra time on penalties – we will discover who will entertain Antsey Nomads in the Third Qualifying Round. In those 37 cup replays, Trinity have won 24 times, almost double the number of defeats! So there are a couple of omens!

Match Programme

Thanks to our fantastic band of volunteers, we have been able to turn around a top quality Matchday Programme for Tuesday. Priced at £3 a copy, there is a special piece congratulating Russ on what is his 150th game in charge of the Blues. A selection of tributes from players including Will Lancaster, Sisa Tuntulwana & Declan Howe, plus a couple of the current crop.

That. Photos, plenty to read on the opposition, a delve into the past, and lots of regular contributors, providing plenty of pre-match reading. Or for Brakes fans, on the way home!

Match Details

This is an unsegregated fixture. Everyone must pay for this game. Season Tickets are not valid, due to it being a cup game. Admission is charged at £13 adults, £10 concessions, £5 Under 16s. Junior Blues (on production of your Membership Card) may enter without adult supervision, however will still need to pay the £5 Under 16s entrance fee.

With no car parking at the ground, we ask that supporters are mindful of our neighbours and take every care not to park on pavements, in front of driveways, or in private carparks/car ports.

A number of local council run car parks are available within a short walk from the ground. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your evening with us, in Lincolnshire.

Elsewhere

There are no other replays involving NPL Premier Division sides, but there are a couple of fixtures in the league:

Cleethorpes Town vs Redcar Athletic
Leek Town vs Hyde United

Preview written by Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Images by Ben Page & Tommy Cox