Our opponents for the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Qualifying were confirmed following the draw at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.

We will host Blyth Spartans on Saturday 2nd October with kick-off at 3pm.

Blyth knocked out FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park on Tuesday night after Connor Thomson scored both in a 2-0 win for the Spartans.

Ticket details will be confirmed in the coming days.

The Lions booked their place in the third round qualifying stage with a 1-0 victory at Colne on Saturday thanks to Jordan Thewlis’ strike with seven minutes to go.