On Saturday, Erith and Belvedere are back in F.A. Vase action when they host Colliers Wood at Park View Road in the second qualifying round. 

As a result of their knock-out exploits, this will be their twelfth first team game since the season started. Seven League games have been supplemented by four cup games with mixed results.

They are still searching for their first league victory but they have recorded three draws and all four of their league defeats have only been by the odd goal.

In cup competitions they have enjoyed more success. They saw off Kennington and Afold in the F.A. Cup before being knocked out at Hartley Wintney from the Pitching In Southern League Premier South Division.

To reach this stage in the F.A. Vase, the Deres won a tight match against Loxwood with the winning goal being a spectacular effort by Guyliano Mpungi.

Colliers Wood play in the Combined Counties League and qualified for this stage in the F.A. Vase by beating Mile Oak seven-one.

Their F.A. Cup campaign was ended at the first stage when they were beaten at home by Hollands and Blair and they only recorded their first league victory last Saturday, winning by the only goal at Egham Town.

The Deres know that they will be in for a tough match but they will be prepared and looking to progress further in the prestigious competition.

Image courtesy of Dave Budden