Steve McKimm says Tonbridge Angels’ home draw against Dartford in the FA Cup is a reward for the whole club – not just the players.

The Kent rivals were paired together in Monday’s fourth qualifying round draw and face each other at Longmead on Saturday, October 15.

Angels boss McKimm said: “It’s a Kent derby against a team from a higher league who have a good manager – who knows his football – and a good following. It’s a great draw.

“We have surpassed anything we have achieved in the competition since I have been here. Everyone involved deserves a run and it will provide important extra revenue in terms of bar takings, food and programmes.”

Angels will look forward to hosting another four-figure gate, topping the near-1,200 that watched them beat Hereford 4-2 last Saturday. Two goals in the opening nine minutes from Luke Allen and Nick Wheeler made it a perfect start for McKimm’s men. Craig Dundas and Luke Blewden also netted.

McKimm added: “We took our chances and reduced theirs to a minimum. They are an experienced side, but looked leggy, and we utilised that by getting around them."

Third-placed Angels return to Ryman League Premier Division action on Saturday facing ground-sharers Grays at Aveley. Defender Jerome Sobers is set to be in contention for a return after a calf problem.

McKimm said: “Jamie Stuart is in charge there now and someone I know very well.
“They are a tough, hard working side, who aren’t getting the rub of the green at the moment and I hope they don’t start against us."

Angels host Sittingbourne in the second round of the Ryman League Cup on Tuesday (kick-off 7.45pm).