Willand Rovers face one of the biggest games in their history as they bid to make it into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Rovers, who had never made it past the extra preliminary round stage of the competition before, are the lowest ranked team left in the competition.
However, if they can beat Isthmian League Division One North outfit Aveley at home today (Saturday) they will net £7,500 and be just one game away from the first round proper.
Player-manager Scott Rogers believes Rovers have a rough idea of what to expect when Aveley visit – but admits they still face a major task to progress.
The Silver Street side beat Blackfield & Langley 1-0 in the last round thanks to Luke Alden's goal, with the same player later dismissed for two yellow cards.
Rogers dispatched assistant manager Russell Jee to watch Aveley's match at the weekend, and while he is glad for the extra information, it has confirmed what a task awaits them.
"Russell went up to London to watch them on Saturday and he came back with a match report and everything, so we know what to expect," said Rogers, whose side lost 3-1 at Bristol Manor Farm on Tuesday.
"We now know what they are about, but we also know that it will be a very, very tough game. I said 50-50 before and I would stand by that because they are a very good team.
"Having the home support is crucial though and hopefully we can make that count. Hopefully we can have the same type of support that we did in the last round."
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