Following this afternoon’s draw, we have received confirmation of our Isuzu FA Trophy Fourth Round opponents should we progress past Vanarama National League opponents Woking at The Laithwaite Community Stadium.
The Hawks will host Vanarama National League North side Radcliffe FC with a win on Tuesday night.
The (Potential) Opposition:
Entering the competition in Round 2, Radcliffe hosted Worksop Town and beat them 3-2 to set-up a trip to Solihull Moors in Round 3.
Their journey to higher league opponents saw them run out 2-1 winners and set up what will be another away trip!
In the Vanarama National League North, Radcliffe currently sit 21st having played 19. They’ve won 4 and drawn 6 in the league sitting on 18 points!
The Hawks’ Journey so far:
Since entering the competition in the Third Qualifying Round, the Hawks have had 3 consecutive away trips.
A shootout victory at Badgers Hill Stadium saw the Hawks progress past familiar opposition in Frome Town. Alfy Whittingham gave the Hawks the lead before a late equaliser took the game to penalties where, Hawks Keeper, Ben Dudzinski made a decisive save as the Hawks won the shootout 5-4.
A First Round trip to The NL Services Stadium against Southern League Division One South side Bristol Manor Farm came next. Ryan Seager gave the Hawks a first half lead before the hosts equalised in the second half. For the second consecutive tie, the game progressed to penalties. This time it ended in a 4-2 scoreline in the Hawks favour as Manor Farm missed their first 2 penalties, the first cannoned off the bar and the second saved by Ben Dudzinski.
As the Step 2 sides entered the competition, Vanarama National League South outfit, Welling United would host the Hawks at Park View Road. Callum Kealy sent the Hawks ahead at the break before Harry Sidwell added to our advantage. The hosts pulled one back late on but in the end the Hawks deservedly progressed!
A first attempt at playing the Third Round tie against Woking fell foul of the weather on Saturday 7th December, with a new date of Tuesday 10th December confirmed. That game will determine our progression to face this draw’s opponents.
Should the Hawks progress, the Fourth Round tie will take place on Saturday 4th January, KO 15:00.