Ardley United boss Kevin Brock is targeting an Oxfordshire Senior Cup shock over his old club, Banbury United, tonight.
The semi-final at Thame United will be the first time Brock, who won two promotions during his eight years as Banbury boss, has faced his former side in a competitive match.
He said: “There aren’t that many familiar faces left from my time there any more.
“But I always look out for their results and obviously I’m always looking for them to do well.”
Defender Gavin Kidd is out with a chest infection. but holders Ardley are otherwise at full strength.
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Banbury are similarly free of absentees, and manager Paul Davis believes the chance to play in the final at Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium is a big incentive.
“The league campaign is what it’s all about at the end of the day, but the chance to go and play at the Kassam in a big game under the lights is a great opportunity,” he said.
The winners will face either North Leigh or Oxford United, who meet at Banbury United next Tuesday (7.45).
TONIGHT’S SQUADS
Ardley Utd: from White, Harding, Garner, Thomas, D Beckett, Smith, H Brock, Jackson, Kinch, Stanbridge, A Beckett, Bridges, Eyre, Starrett, McIntosh, Bryan, Gardner, Howkins, Soanes.
Banbury Utd: from Bedwell, Walcott, Cray, Abdellah, Meade, Ryan, Green, Martin, Tahin, Murombedzi, George, Howards, Fishwick, Weston, Tappin, Amegnaglo, Browne, Westbrook, Lewars, Daffern, Isaac.
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