Match Preview

On Saturday Alvechurch travel to Stratford Town in a FA Cup First Round Qualifying tie. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

How have both teams been playing?

Alvechurch come into the game in high flying form. They have won their last four games, two against Bromsgrove Sporting as well as wins over Redditch United and Needham Market, scoring 11 goals and keeping clean sheets in three of those four games. Manager Ian Long now has a fully squad to pick from; and after Tuesday's win over Bromsgrove said that a number of players have put themselves into contention to start Saturday's game, just highlighting the strength in depth Alvechurch have to choose from.

Stratford meanwhile come into the game after a troublesome week for the club; with manager Darren Byfield resigning as manager on Wednesday after only six games in charge. Out of those six games Stratford have only won one, with that being on the opening day of the season, and sit just two points above the relegation zone. Byfield's former assistant Steve Walker will take charge of Saturday's game with Nathan Marsh, as Stratford look for a much needed win.

How far have both teams gone in the FA Cup before?

Alvechurch have gone as far as the third round before, while Stratford's furthest run was to the third round qualifying round; which both teams reached last season. That was the first time Alvechurch had gone beyond the 1st round qualifying since 1991, and they will hope to do it for the second season running.

Where is the game being played and how do I get there?

The game is being played at the Arden Garages Stadium. The postcode is CV37 7BZ. Directions are below:

From the Town centre - follow signs for Banbury (A422) and Oxford (A3400). Cross Clopton bridge and turn immediately left onto the B4086 (signposted Wellesbourne). After approximately 1 mile you will enter the village of Tiddington. Turn first right into Knights Lane and the ground is 800 yards on the right hand side (100 yards from School).

From M40 junction 13 - Take the B4086 via Wellesbourne to Stratford-upon-Avon. Knights Lane is the last turning on the left after the Crown Pub as you exit the village of Tiddington.

If you travel to Stratford upon Avon by Train, you will have to use the local Bus Service to get to the Club, which is the opposite side of the Town from the Railway Station. When you leave the Railway Station, go up the steps onto the Alcester Road and turn left and go to the Bus Stop, by the Rother Medical Centre approximately 200yds. Catch a bus to the Bridge Street stop. Then use the 15, 18, 18A or 269 services as detailed above, to get to the Club.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 3pm.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £6 for concessions (Over 65's and full-time students-ID required), £2 for under 18's, and free for under 12's.

What if it's a Draw?

Replay will be at Lye Meadow on Tuesday 11th September ko 7:45 pm