YOUR GUIDE TO THE SIXTH-TIER HEROES
STARTING XI
LUCAS COVOLAN, 32
A former Brazil youth international who headed in a 95th-minute equaliser for Torquay in the 2021 National League play-off final.
GAVIN HOYTE, 33
Started at Arsenal, aged nine, and played once in the Premier League for the Gunners, marking Robinho as an 18-year-old. Maidstone’s most experienced player with more appearances than anyone else since signing in 2019. GEORGE FOWLER, 26
Spent seven years in the Ipswich academy. Told Mail Sport that ‘it was a bit of a catch 22’ for him when the draw was made. Also works as a part-time football coach.
PAUL APPIAH, 21
On loan from Leicester U21s but his spell ends in the coming days.
HARRY KYPRIANOU, 26
Cypriot who joined in September after training with Maidstone for a few weeks.
SAM CORNE, 27
The hero of the third round with a penalty to beat Stevenage and the hero again. Started his career at Welling United, where he coaches. JACOB BERKELEY-AGYEPONG , 26 Captains Grenada and only signed for Maidstone last month.
SAM BONE, 25
Born in Malaysia and one of just three players, alongside Covolan and Fowler, to play in all seven of Maidstone’s FA Cup games so far.
LIAM SOLE, 24
Provided the assist for the first goal in yesterday’s tie. Started his career at Watford before a move to MK Dons and then Nottingham Forest. Joined Maidstone from St Albans in August.
MANNY DUKU, 31
Former York City man who signed this week from Gibraltar and only got his international clearance on Tuesday.
This was his first start for the club.
LAMAR REYNOLDS, 28
Scored his first goal for Maidstone.
From Jamaica and works parttime as a social support worker.
Will be back at his other job this morning.