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FA Vase third round draw featuring Ashford United, Canterbury City and Lordswood FC

Two of the three Kent clubs left in the FA Vase will go head-to-head in the next round.

Lordswood have been drawn at home to their county rivals Ashford United in what will be the fourth meeting between the clubs this season.

It's another home draw for Lordswood, who beat Carterton 4-1 in the second round on Saturday.

Ryan Palmer gets a shot away during Ashford United's 2-1 win over Steyning Town Picture: Paul Amos
Ryan Palmer gets a shot away during Ashford United's 2-1 win over Steyning Town Picture: Paul Amos

James Collins' side are looking to emulate Lordswood's run to the fourth round three years ago although this will be the first time they've faced Step 5 opposition in this season's Vase.

Ashford, who are sitting third in the Southern Counties East League, only entered the competition last weekend, beating Steyning Town 2-1 at Homelands.

They've stayed in the Vase beyond Christmas in each of the last two seasons.

Canterbury City beat Erith & Belvedere 3-2 on Sunday and their reward is a home tie against Knaphill, who knocked Tunbridge Wells out in the last round.

City have made it through four rounds to reach this stage of the competition and they'll fancy their chances of going even further, with Knaphill lying 14th in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.

The ties will be played over the weekend of December 12, with the winners claiming £1,300 in prize money.

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