Billericay up next for St Albans City in FA Trophy if they beat Harrogate Town in a replay
Tom Bender celebrates the opening goal of the game. Picture: LEIGH PAGE - Credit: Archant
St Albans City will face cash-laden Billericay Town in the last 16 of the FA Trophy – providing they can get past Harrogate Town in their replay.
Shaun Lucien takes on the Harrogate defence. Picture: BOB WALKLEY - Credit: Archant
Billericay have been one of the stories of the non-league season, as they battle for promotion from the Bostik League Premier Division.
Harvey Bradbury is closed down by three players. Picture: BOB WALKLEY - Credit: Archant
The Blues, who boast the likes of Jermaine Pennant and Jamie O’Hara in their squad, have plenty of links with Saints, with former City boss Harry Wheeler the assistant manager.
Rhys Murrell-Williamson goes past Joe Leesley. Picture: BOB WALKLEY - Credit: Archant
They beat Stourbridge 3-2 on Saturday to progress.
David Noble tries his luck from the edge of the box. Picture: LEIGH PAGE - Credit: Archant
Tom Bender’s second-half header meant Saints were just 25 seconds away from securing their place in the third round of the competition.
Solomon Sambou bursts forward. Picture: BOB WALKLEY - Credit: Archant
But that was before a short clearance was pumped back into the box for Joe Leesley to finish.
Tom Bender heads the Saints into a 66th minute lead. Picture: LEIGH PAGE - Credit: Archant
The two sides meet again at Wetherby Road tomorrow night (Tuesday).
Rhys Murrell-Williamson looks on as his shot is blocked. Picture: LEIGH PAGE - Credit: Archant
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Should they get through City will be just four games from Wembley and only two from two-legged semi-final.
FA Trophy third round draw in full:
ST ALBANS CITY or Harrogate Town v Billericay Town
Maidstone United v Gateshead or Boreham Wood
Maidenhead United v Kidderminster Harriers or Stockport County
Wealdstone v Ebbsfleet United or Warrington Town
Brackley Town or Barrow v Sutton United
Dover Athletic v Leyton Orient
Spennymoor Town v East Thurrock United
Weston-super-Mare or Workington v Bromley
