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

We will host Bradford (Park Avenue) on the weekend of 3rd October, it is our first home FA Cup draw since 2024.

Ticket and matchday information will be confirmed in due course.

The Lions booked their place in the penultimate qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 at Hebburn Town on Saturday.

Kallan Murphy’s strike just before the interval was added to by goals from Jack Tinker, Cam Wilson and Amir Berchil to secure a memorable victory.

This was after Ian Richards’ side had overcome a closely fought tie with Stockton Town that went to a replay after a 2-2 draw at the MAP Group UK Stadium just over a fortnight ago.

Murphy and Berchil were on the scoresheet in the 2-1 replay win at Nethermoor.

Following our progression in the world famous competition our league fixture with Leek Town, that was due to take place on Saturday 3rd October, will now be rearranged with a new date to be confirmed.