Bring on the big guns!

EFL clubs eye Cup draw

JUMPING FOR JOY: 's Josh Umerah celebrates his first goal in the 3-1 win against Harrogate
PICTURE: Alamy

A host of and Two clubs are praying for a tie with a giant in the third round after winning through yesterday.

Fourth tier basement boys Hartlepool put their league woes to one side to beat Harrogate 3-1, while Oxford thumped Exeter 4-1.

Colby Bishop netted twice from the spot as Portsmouth edged out MK 3-2 and Michael Smith struck a late double as came from

behind to beat Mansfield. Otis Khan was Grimsby's two-goal hero as they won 2-1 at higher level . Stockport grabbed a last-gasp equaliser to draw 2-2 at , while Scott Kashket's injury time goal saved at Dagenham. AFC Wimbledon were dumped out 2-0 by National League Chesterfield.

The third round draw takes place on BBC 2 from 7pm tomorrow night.

MARCH-ING ON: Forest Green's Josh March celebrates his winner against Alvechurch

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