The third qualifying round consists of only 40 cup ties; of the 646 (or so) clubs that have entered the fray so far there are 80 survivors. This may not sound like many left but there are still 116 teams to come in at later stages
The North East contingent (including Whitby) fared well in the last round with only Bedlington Terriers going out; and that at near neighbours Blyth Spartans. The intrepid four feature in the following matches:
Whitby Town v Blyth Spartans
A quick return trip to the Turnbull ground looks favourite to see what should be a good match up. Will the blues make home advantage count against the Conference North side?
Ashington v Guiseley
Ashington overcame a three league differential to beat Vauxhall Motors (via a replay) and now will have to do it again against another Conference North team.
Witton Albion v Spennymoor Town
Spennymoor also need to repeat the heroics of the last round. Having convincingly beat Northern Premier League Ashton United away; they face another trip to the North West
Radcliffe Borough v Hebburn Town
Hebburn did well to get past Runcorn Linnets, and the third qualifying round represents record progress in the competition. An away tie against NPL North opposition is scant reward and may bring their good cup run to an end.
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