Worcester City are eyeing an FA Cup run as they hope to keep their foot on the gas against Dudley Town.

The clash at Claines Lane follows City's 1-0 win over Walsall Wood on Tuesday (August 13) in the third extra preliminary round tie.

Now, the sides aim to advance to the FA Cup First Qualifying Round.


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Chris Cornes' men have been quick out the blocks this season, winning their last two games following the 0-0 draw with Walsall Wood in the previous rounds, both of which came against teams considered in the running for promotion this season.

New signing Charlie Wise has caught eyes with his performances so far this season, beginning his City tenure with two clean sheets and a brace against Anstey Nomads in his three games so far.

He, along with new recruit Hayden Reeves, hasve forged a solid centre back partnership in absence of Elliott Keightley.

Zac Guinan, another new acquisition, marked his City debut with the winning goal against Wood, bagging them a spot in the next round.

As Saturday's match approaches, the club say there appears to be no injury concerns, giving Cornes a full squad to choose from.

Early in the season, a midfield trio comprising Calvin Dinsley, Kyle Belmonte, and Nathan Hayward has become a familiar sight.

The defence, boasting additions like Wise and Reeves to supplement Adam Mace and Logan Stoddart, has remained unchanged so far this season.

The forward three has seen some rotation, with Guinan, Will Owens and Joe Bates now on the squad list with last season's stars Liam Lockett, Elliot Hartley, Dylan Hart and Izak Reid.

The game against Dudley Town, a step five team, will pose an interesting selection headache for Cornes, particularly with a clash against Racing Club Warwick at home coming up on Tuesday.

However Dudley have also got out the blocks cleanly.

They have racked up a 3-0 FA Cup win against Sporting Club Inkberrow and a 2-0 league victory over Studley, before a 1-1 draw with Atherstone placed them sixth in the Midland Football League.

Dudley's standout player so far has been Dan Jones, boasting two goals in three games.