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Kent rivals go for FA Cup glory

ANDY FORD: "It's a big game for Kent soccer"
ANDY FORD: "It's a big game for Kent soccer"

GRAVESEND & Northfleet are looking forward to their biggest game of the season as they prepare to meet Kent rivals Margate in the final FA Cup qualifying round at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

It's one of only three all-Conference ties. Fleet manager Andy Ford said: "This is a big game for Kent. If we'd had a choice we obviously wouldn't want another Conference team but we have got a home draw.

"We trained on the same artificial pitch as them earlier in the week. They looked a big, strong squad but we're really looking forward to it."

Gravesend have selection doubts concerning Steve McKimm (flu) and Liam Hatch (knee), while Tim Cole has returned to Dagenham and Redbridge following one month's loan.

However, Paul Sturgess (suspension), who signed a new contract this week which keeps him at the club until the end of the season, and Robert Owen (injury) return to the squad.

Margate will be without Sam Sodje and Graham Porter through suspension, although former Dover striker Lee Shearer comes into the squad.

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