PREVIEW: AFC Sudbury vs Macclesfield Town (Buildbase FA Trophy Second Round)


AFC Sudbury are preparing for a historic day, as they welcome Vanarama National League side Macclesfield Town in the Second Round Proper of the Buildbase FA Trophy.


Date: Saturday 14th January 2016
Competition: Buildbase FA Trophy - Second Round Proper
Kick-Off: 3pm
Location: Wardale Williams Stadium, Sudbury


The Yellows have made it to the Second Round for the first time in their history, having previously made the first round on four occasions. They go into today's meeting following a fine 3-0 win over Met Police in the Ryman Premier League on Tuesday.

Visitors Macclesfield, who spent fifteen years in the Football League, make a 400-mile round trip to Suffolk on the back of a 2-1 victory at home to Dover Athletic.

AFC made the second round after seeing off Bowers & Pitseas 4-1, Romford 4-0, Kings Langley 3-1 (away), and Gosport Borough 2-1.

The Cheshire visitors required a replay to see off Altrincham 2-1 at Moss Lane, having drew 1-1 in the first meeting.

If a replay is required, it will be played at Moss Rose on Tuesday evening (17th January, 7.45pm k/o).


Team News:
Youth defender Alfie Carroll is back from injury, while new signing Danny Crow is available to play.

However, Jordan Blackwell, Erkan Okay (both injured) and James Baker (work) are all unavailable for Jamie Godbold's side

Rhys Browne joined the Silkmen this week, on loan from Grimsby, and could make his debut against Sudbury today.

Meanwhile, Paul Lewis has departed Town to join Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee.


Coverage:
Live radio coverage provided by Macclesfield Town can be found here.

Match Programme

Match programmes are available inside the ground at £2.00.