Ian Evatt is banking on a bumper crowd getting behind his National League leaders Barrow on Boxing Day when they host AFC Fylde with his side putting smiles on people’s faces around the town in the run-up to Christmas 2019.
Hartlepool boss Dave Challinor heaped praise his National League side for their will to win as they overcame League Two Exeter City in extra-time to book their berth in third round of the FA Cup.
Boston United have the biggest incentive to book their berth in the third round of the FA Cup after drawing Premier League giants Newcastle United in Monday night’s televised draw.