There will be 40 ties played across this Isuzu FA Trophy second round qualifying stage — one of which is Avro’s fixture against Congleton Town at the Vestacare stadium this Saturday. Thanks to Benito Lowe’s last-minute winner against Liversedge away — The RO’ have the chance to progress to the final round of qualifying before the proper competition begins.
In their previous game Avro FC made it four wins out of four with Harrop helping himself to a brace early on. Manager Birchy — in his post-match interview — described the team’s performance as outstanding — despite it being a tough place to play away at Stafford.
For the upcoming fixture — The RO fans will be hoping that a few players will be able to return to the squad as they endured a few strains and struggles during midweek.
Eyes will be on the man of the match — Cheikh Thiam — as he continues to put in some big shifts down that right-hand side position and provides quality crosses into the opposition’s box.
Congleton Town — alternatively known as ‘The Bears’ — currently reside in 8th place within the Northern Premier League West Division — with a game in hand over Avro whom only sit five places above them.
They are in relatively decent form this season but have been slightly up and down with their most recent results.
They were defeated 3-1 away to Wythenshawe in their previous game. Max McCarthy looks to be their biggest goal threat with eight goals already this season.
The Bears will face up against Avro hoping to get a victory — following their success of becoming champions of the Midlands League last season — they have returned to Northern Premier League West but are yet to face The RO until Tuesday, October 22.
Winners of this tie will receive £2250 from the competition prize fund — with the losing teams collecting £575. So there is plenty of added incentive for both sides — not that they needed any — to come away with a victory.
Please note that Avro FC’s home fixture against Hednesford Town on Saturday, September 28 has been postponed and the rescheduled date will be announced in due course. Avro’s next game will be away to Widnes in the league on Saturday, October 5.
