Seventh-tier South Shields FC will welcome League One side Forest Green Rovers to the 1st Cloud Arena this weekend as the Mariners look to continue their fairy-tale run in the FA Cup this season.
South Shields, who are managed by former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips, are currently two points off Northern Premier League table-toppers FC United of Manchester but have four games in hand over them.
Forest Green, however, have not enjoyed their first ever trip to League One after winning League Two in dramatic fashion last season. The Rovers have taken just 13 points from their 17 league games so far and have just one win in their last nine league matches.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is South Shields vs Forest Green?
South Shields will host Forest Green Rovers at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday, November 5 with kick-off at 12:00.
Is South Shields vs Forest Green on TV?
Yes, the game will be shown live on TV on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website with coverage starting at 11:45.
How did both sides make it here?
South Shields have had to win four qualifying matches to make it to the first round draw where they were drawn up against last season's League Two champions Forest Green Rovers.
They overcame eighth-tier sides Workington (who they beat 3-2), Shildon AFC (who they beat 5-0) and beat Marske United FC 5-2 to advance to the Fourth Qualifying Round.
They were drawn against National League Scunthorpe United and secured a 1-0 win through a 13th-minute Dylan Mottley-Henry finish to send them through to the First Round Proper - one of just six teams from the seventh tier to make it this season.
Forest Green Rovers, on the other hand, were one of all 48 sides from League One or Two automatically entered into the First Round along with each winner from the Fourth Qualifying Round.
