Let’s avoid the shock-troops!

FA CUP FIRST ROUND
By John Lyons

EFL sides will need to be on their guard when hungry Non-League outfits go in search of shocks in the FA Cup first round in just over a week's time.
Last Sunday’s draw threw up a host of mouthwatering ties, including Paul Cook’s Chesterfield – top of the National League – hosting his former club Portsmouth, who have been setting the pace in League One.
Not surprisingly, that tie has been selected for live coverage. It has been pencilled in for 12.15pm on Sunday, November 5 on ITV1.
The round kicks off with surprise package Sheppey United hosting League ...

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