Nottingham Post published Non-league football: Basford United aiming for FA Cup progress

Basford United are looking to reach the FA Cup second qualifying round for the first time since 1953, when they host Long Eaton United on Saturday.Martin Carruthers' side saw off Loughborough Dynamo in the preliminary qualifying round, but face formidable opposition in the Midlands Football League leaders (3pm).Long Eaton took Basford all the way in the race for last season's title and have yet to be defeated in their opening six matches.Basford's four-match winning streak came to an end with a.