Club news

Maidstone United stunned League Two's Cheltenham Town as both sides finished with ten men in a thrilling first round tie.

Saturday`s Emirates FA Cup First Round ties produced a handful of surprises, with arguably, Vanarama National League South club Oxford City`s 1-0 win at SkyBet League Two side Colchester United taking pride of place.

Former Norwich City striker Grant Holt will be the new player-coach at Vanarama National League Barrow.

Braintree Town moved level on points with leaders Dartford on Saturday after beating Bognor Regis Town 3-0 at Cressing Road.

Salford City moved four points clear at the top of the table on Saturday after an amazing finale at the Peninsula Stadium saw them secure the three points with a very late winner against mid-table Alfreton Town.

Ian Herring and Jon Boardman, joint-managers of Hungerford Town, have pulled off something of a coup signing by adding attacking midfielder Anton Rodgers to their squad.

Gainsborough Trinity manager Dave Frecklington has urged his side to enjoy the occasion as they aim to reach the second round of the prestigious competition.

Winger Kallum Mantack has joined Stockport County on a month`s loan from SkyBet League One side Oldham Athletic.

AFC Telford United should prepare themselves for a cauldron of noise at Edgar Street on Saturday.

Leyton Orient are in the slightly unusual position of being the potential `giantkillers` in the Emirates FA Cup First Round tomorrow.

Coventry City are under know illusions as to how testing their FA Cup tie against Maidenhead United will be on Sunday.

AFC Telford United have signed former Sheffield United defender Robert Harris.