The Dabbers’ FA Cup journey continues this Saturday as Shifnal Town visit the Swansway Stadium in the First Qualifying Round.
Putting a Shif in
Shifnal Town play in the Midland Premier Division, in the 9th tier of the pyramid. They are 5th in that league having played 3 games, winning 2 and drawing 1. They won 1-0 at AFC Wulfrunians in their last game on Monday.
They have multiple games in hand on the teams around them as they have had success in more than one cup competition. To get to this stage in the FA Cup, they have beaten Hereford Lads Club and Worcester Raiders, and have also won against Studley in the FA Vase. So if you take all competitions, it’s 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 games, an impressive start to the season.
Last Time Out
The Dabbers and Shifnal have met just once before, as part of Nantwich’s greatest achievement, the FA Vase triumph in 2006. We met at Shifnal in the 2nd Qualifying Round, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mark Grice.
Players to Watch
Joe Cuff has 3 goals in 4 appearances so far this season. All 3 came in a blistering 32-minute hat trick in the previous round of the FA Cup against Worcester Raiders. He’ll be familiar to Dabbers fans from his recent time at Stafford Rangers.
Watch out for Joshua Hesson in midfield as well, who has 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances in the early part of the season.
Match Information
Tickets for this fascinating-looking cup tie are available HERE.
The usual pre-match entertainment from the Cat Radio, along with food and drink, will be available from the Atherton & Associates Lounge. Local singer Henry Myles will be performing from 1.45pm so don’t miss out!
Please note that the Nantwich Food Festival is on this weekend so it’s worth getting to the ground earlier as the town will be busier than usual.
The Cat will also have commentary if you can’t make the game.