The high-flying Darts
have exceeded all expectations so far this campaign and find themselves in a
playoff spot, a third of the way into the new season.
Tony Burman’s side
were knocked out of the competition at this stage last year, losing to Blue
Square South neighbours Bromley.
A tough trip to the
New Lawn promises to be another difficult challenge, with Dartford looking to
reach the first round proper for the second time in three seasons.
Meanwhile, new
Cambridge United boss Richard Money is set to return to former club Luton Town
in another all Blue Square Premier clash.
Money left the
Hatters in controversial circumstances, despite holding the best managerial
record of any previous Luton manager.
After publically
criticising certain members of the supporters, Money guided the Hatters into
the playoff places only to be replaced six months later by assistant Gary
Brabin.
The lowest ranked
side left in the competition, Wessex League outfit Blackfield & Langley,
booked their place into the final qualifying round, where they will meet Hastings United.
Beaten by League One
side Leyton Orient in the first round last season, Blue Square South outfit
Bromley host Worcester City, with fans hoping for a similar outing to a
Football League side this time around.
The fourth qualifying
round will be followed by the introduction of both League One and League Two
clubs in the first round proper.
For the remaining
sides involved in the final qualifying draw, the chance for a money spinning first
round tie could well await.
Full fourth qualifying
round draw:
Alfreton Town v
Gateshead Hyde v Harrogate Town
FC United Of Manchester v Hereford United
Barrow v Tamworth
Guiseley v Hednesford Town or Buxton
Grimsby Town v Kidderminster Harriers
Bradford Park Avenue v Ossett Albion
Wrexham v Southport
AFC Fylde v Ilkeston
Boston United v Altrincham
Lincoln City v Chester or FC Halifax Town
Macclesfield Town v Marine
Workington v Mansfield Town
Stockport County v Stalybridge Celtic
AFC Telford United v Nuneaton Town
South Park v Dereham Town or Metropolitan Police
Didcot Town v Arlesey Town
Forest Green Rovers v Dartford
Yate Town v Newport County
Slough Town v Gosport Borough
Hastings United v Blackfield & Langley
Bromley v Worcester City
Chelmsford City v East Thurrock United
Hayes & Yeading United v Boreham Wood
AFC Totton v Cambridge City
Welling United v Bishop's Stortford
Braintree Town v Lowestoft Town
Dorchester Town v Bury Town
Cambridge United v Luton Town
Gloucester City v Chippenham Town
Histon or Corby Town v Hendon
Woking v Ebbsfleet United
Ties to be played
over the weekend of the 20 October
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