Match Preview

Tadcaster Albion put their league exploits aside for one weekend as today they welcome Colne to the i2i stadium for an Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round tie.

Interestingly enough, the two sides met at Ings Lane in the same competition this time two years ago.

On this occasion the North West outfit advanced into the next round after a first half red card killed the contest and helped the Reds to a 5-2 victory.

Nevertheless the Brewers reached the First Qualifying Round for the first time in four seasons last year before eventually getting knocked out by Farsley Celtic.

Steve Cunningham’s side had an incredible first season in the Evo-Stik Division One North last year after reaching the play-offs.

They haven’t got off to the best of starts this time around though picking up one point from their opening two games.

They began the season with a 2-0 home defeat to newly promoted Atherton Collieries before going on to record a goalless draw away at Mossley in midweek.

Taddy however come into the contest brimming with confidence after a dominant 7-1 victory over Ossett Albion in the week.

Manager Michael Morton will be hoping to build on the eye-catching performance and take the momentum into today’s Emirates FA Cup tie.

Team News: Conor Sellars to return but new midfielder Corey Roper is still awaiting International Clearance. Danny Frost and Sam Akeroyd pushing for starting places.

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