The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Daniels delighted to experience the sheer magic of the FA Cup
Football - Huge home tie for Stamford
Stamford AFC have landed one of the biggest matches in their 100-plus year history - and the prize for victory is huge. The Daniels host National League side Wrexham in the fourth qualifying roundofthe FA Cup on Saturday, October 15 with a place in the draw for the first round proper alongside Football Leagueclubslike Posh on offer for the victors.
Stamford earned their plum tie with a last-gasp 2-1 third qualifying round win at AFC Mansfield last weekend. Oliver Brown-Hill converted a last-minute penalty to send Daniels through after Ryan Robbins had equalised a firsthalf Mansfield goal.
That result and the subsequent draw made Stamford chairman Bob Feetham very happy, and not just because the club have now banked almost £17k in prize money.
Feetham said: “This is goingtobeabigdayforbothfootball club andtown. Youalways hope that a slice of cup mag- ic is just around the corner and now, having got this far, we have been lucky to earn a home draw against one of the bigger non-league sides.
“The response from local people has already been very good. There’s anair of bothexcitement and anticipation.
“I want this match to be a really goodadvertforthequality football Stamfordcanplay. I am delighted for the players who have battled their way through four successive away ties - this will be our first one at home- andalso safely negotiated a couple of replays.
“OurwinatAFCMansfield onSaturdaywaswelldeserved but not one of our most impressive performances. They led and there were anxious moments - but here we are, ready for a memorable afternoon.
“There’s talk of Wrexham bringing 400 fans. Peterborough don’t have a home game - so that should help the attendance too. I say to you all: come and have a look at us!”
It will be pay onthe day only for the big matchwithadult tickets costing £10 with concessionsavailable at £7and£3.
Theclubwillalsoproducea special souvenir programme.