The first team go into Saturday's FA Cup tie against Metropolitan Police with the carrot of a possible first round tie against a football league club as the prize.

Metropolitan Police started a round earlier than the Greens, and began with a 6-0 win at Horley Town. They then won 2-1 at Godalming Town, before beating Burgess Hill Town by the same scoreline at Imber Court in the second qualifying round. Their victims in the last round were Wealdstone, who were beaten 2-1 after extra time in a replay at The Vale.

The two teams last met in the FA Cup in 2005 when the Metropolitan Police won 1-0 in a replay at Imber Court, following a goalless draw at Claremont Road.

Gary McCann and the players will be in a determined mood to make sure they do their best to ensure progression into the competition proper for the first time in eleven years. They hope to see as many supporters there as possible getting behind the team and creating a great atmosphere at Vale Farm.

Highlights of the game will be available on the FA website early next week.

Kick off on Saturday is at the usual time of 3.00pm, and if a replay is required, that will take place at Imber Court on Wednesday 27th October at 7.45pm.

The draw for the first round will be televised on ITV1 on Sunday lunchtime at 12.30pm. Should we be in the draw, our ball number will be 73.

There are no planned engineering works on London Overground, the Bakerloo Line or the Piccadilly Line, but please be aware that the Jubilee Line will be closed between Stanmore and West Hampstead, whilst the Metropolitan Line will be closed between Northwood/Uxbridge and Aldgate.