Both sides excited for local derby in first round

DUNSTON UTS will need ‘no extra motivation’ to cause an FA Trophy upset and send North East neighbours Hebburn Town out of the competition this evening.

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That was the verdict of manager Jon McDonald as he prepares his side for their bid to replicate their third qualifying round win against step three opposition after they claimed a 2-1 win against Warrington Rylands earlier this month.

Dunston are in mid-table in the Northern Premier League East Division after struggling to find inconsistency this season - but McDonald believes his side can rise to the challenge against the Hornets.

He said: "We know the size of the task on Friday. We know Hebburn are a strong side, and are more than holding their own in the league above - but we've been here before.