Maidstone will meet Stevenage in the FA Cup third round - sparking great memories for Stones fans.

League 1 high-fliers Boro, managed by ex-Gills boss Steve Evans, secured a January 6 meeting at the Gallagher after beating Port Vale 4-3 on penalties following a 3-3 draw in last night’s second-round replay.

It means a repeat of the clubs’ 2014 first-round meeting when United pulled off a stunning upset.

The sides, then in League 2 and the Isthmian Premier, drew 0-0 at Broadhall Way, setting up a return at the Gallagher.

The BT Sport cameras were in town as Frannie Collin scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner from Ben Greenhalgh’s cross, to send Jay Saunders’ side through to round two.

The dramatic 2-1 victory remains arguably the greatest night at the Gallagher, with the part-timers playing in the first round for the first time since reforming in 1992.

It has a genuine rival now, though, after George Elokobi’s men produced a brilliant comeback victory against League 2 Barrow earlier this month.

Bivesh Gurung scored the goal of the round as the Stones reached round three for the first time since 1988 courtesy of another 2-1 win.