Solihull Moors will host Northern Premier League side Basford United in the Fourth Round Qualifying of this season's FA Cup. The winner of the match will be placed in the hat for the first round draw, which takes place on Monday 17th October.
Neal Ardley's Solihull side currently sit sixth in the National League after thirteen league matches. This season they have won six league games and scored twenty-seven goals, which is the third highest goal tally in the fifth tier.
As for the visitors, Basford United are currently managed by Mark Clifford and currently sit seventh in the Southern League Premier Division Central which is the seventh tier of English football. They've won five of their first ten league matches so far.
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Team news
Ahead of Saturday's match, Neal Ardley is expected to name a strong side as his team look to reach the first round proper for the seventh season on the bounce.
Alex Gudger is likely to return to the starting line-up, after recently returning from a long-term injury. Elsewhere, the fate of loanees Alex Reid, Connor Parsons, Fiarce Kelleher and Louie Moulden remain to be seen, but are all expected to still feature.
Basford United
Unsurprisingly, manager Mark Clifford is expected to name his strongest squad possible for the trip to the Armco Arena at the weekend as his side look to reach the first round for the first time in the club's history.
Top-scorer Anthony Dwyer is almost a certain starter and will be keen to build on his superb start to the season, as will fellow striker Ben Starkie and midfielder Joshua Barnes.
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Expected line-ups
Solihull Moors
Louie Moulden (GK); James Clarke, Alex Gudger, Callum Howe, Ben Coker; Callum Maycock, Callum Whelan; Ryan Barnett, Joe Sbarra, Andrew Dallas; Alex Reid (4-2-3-1)
Basford United
Kieran Preston (GK); Owen Betts, Dom Roma, Stern Irvine, Joshua Barnes; Adam Chapman, Seth Patrick, Ben Starkie, Courey Grantham; Anthony Dwyer, Gregg Smith (4-4-2)
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Key players
Admittedly, it's not confirmed whether Solihull's star-man Andrew Dallas will feature, however if he does he will certainly be the man to watch for the home side this weekend.
So far this season Dallas has scored seven league goals, proving his form last season was anything but a fluke. He is also versatile which is a defender's worse nightmare. Dallas can fill in as a left-midfielder, which is where he is more than likely playing but he can also play as a lone striker and is usually clinical in-front of goal.
Anthony Dwyer
The man to watch for Basford United is their leading scorer Anthony Dwyer. Dwyer is a physical forward and will be desperate to take centre stage and make club history for his side at the weekend.
This season to date, Dwyer has scored nine league goals in just thirteen league matches and is someone that has proven to be a very tough man to stop when it matters. If the visitors want to make club history, they need their key players to be on their A-game which is definitely something that Neal Ardley's side have to be cautious about.
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Match details
Where is the game being played?
Saturday's FA Cup qualifier between Solihull Moors and Basford United will take place at the Armco Arena in Solihull.
What time is kick-off?
Just like most other FA Cup qualifying matches, which are taking place this weekend, the match will kick-off at 3pm as usual. The only two ties taking place which aren't 3pm kick-offs are the matches between Anstey Nomads & Chesterfield, as well as Blyth Spartans against Wrexham which are both televised games.
How can I watch the game?
Saturday's FA Cup qualifying match won't be streamed anywhere, but it is very likely to be covered by Radio, that however is yet to be officially confirmed. Elsewhere, Sky Sports and BBC Sports are going to be covering live score updates via Sky Sports News and Final Score from 3pm onwards on Saturday afternoon. Finally, both teams will be providing live minute-by-minute updates on their official social media pages.