Sunday 24 October 2010

FA CUP 1ST ROUND 2010-11

Three of the four South West football league sides will start their 2010-11 FA Cup campaigns with away trips.

Torquay United, who reached the third round last season, face an away trip to their former Blue Square Premier rivals Mansfield Town. Under the reign of Paul Buckle, the Gulls have enjoyed several good cup runs and will be looking to continue that fine recent run.

Former non-league giant killers Yeovil Town, now of League One, will be a potential scalp as they take on Rushden and Diamonds of the Blue Square Premier at the Nene Park. Last season, The Glovers were beaten in the first round by Oxford United and a win over their former Conference rivals will help to exorcise those memories.

Exeter City face a trip to Greater Manchester after they were paired with League Two promotion contenders Bury. The Shakers currently lie in third place in League Two and are likely to provide the Grecians with a stern test.

Meanwhile, Plymouth Argyle are only South West side to be awarded a home draw against fellow League One side Swindon Town.