ALUN HAS SELECTION HEED-ACHE

ALUN ARMSTRONG is preparing to provide a large dose of disappointment to some of his Gateshead players ahead of today's FA Cup first-round tie at League One promotion contenders AFC Wimbledon.

- BY MARK CARRUTHERS

The Heed will head to the Cherry Red Records Stadium as clear underdogs against a Dons side currently sitting in the League One playoff places and just three points adrift of leaders Stockport.