Yeovil Town are preparing for a classic FA Cup challenge as they travel to face top-of-League-Two Chesterfield. The Glovers, who hold the competition record with 21 victories over league opposition, are aiming to create another memorable upset. They currently sit 5th in the National League with 28 points from 16 games, having recorded eight wins and four draws.

Chesterfield present a formidable obstacle, claiming a strong home record and a position a division above Yeovil. Manager Billy Rowley has acknowledged his side are the underdogs but insists their approach will not change. He said the team would go there full of confidence, ready to show tenacity and grit in a tough arena. Rowley believes such fixtures offer young players a perfect stage to show themselves and that temporary absences can open doors for others to grab a shirt. He stressed that shocks are what the FA Cup is all about and noted that higher-league opponents can sometimes underestimate teams from non-league.

Squad selection

Suspensions will test the squad's depth for the cup tie. Defender Ben Radcliffe and full-back Archie Davies are both sidelined, which is expected to see Loick step into the lineup. The midfielder previously impressed before a sending-off at Aldershot and gets his chance to reclaim a place. There is more positive news regarding Brett McGavin, who has completed scans on his injury. The midfielder has been involved in coaching recently and could return either this weekend or for the following match. That following match is a key league encounter against Boreham Wood at home on Saturday 14 November, a fixture that pits fifth against first.

The tie comes after a mixed run of form for Yeovil. Their last outing was a 2-0 defeat away at FC Halifax Town on Saturday 31 October, with goals from C. Johnson and W. Flint. Their recent form from the last five league games shows two wins, one draw, and two losses, including that defeat and a 2-1 victory at AFC Hornchurch on Tuesday 27 October where Z. Westbrooke and J. Daly scored. In the league, the team has scored 35 goals and conceded 20, leaving them 16 points behind the leaders, Boreham Wood, who are their next opponents after the cup.

The team's focus now shifts entirely to the cup, with Rowley emphasizing the importance of embracing the occasion and playing without fear against a side that has lost just once in the league all season. A positive result would not only extend their unique record but also provide a significant financial boost and a memorable moment for the club's supporters.

This story first appeared at somersetlive.co.uk