It’s the Magic of the cup this weekend for Gillingham as they entertain Leyton Orient at Priestfield.

Steve Lovell will once again be in charge as The Gills look to get beyond the First Round stage of the FA Cup having failed to do so in the past four years.

A lucrative cup run can not only breed confidence, but bring in much needed funds ahead of the January transfer window and The Gills could potentially be just two games away from facing a Premier League giant.

With that in mind, Lovell is expected to field his strongest side against the O’s who have dropped out of the Football League.

Without the services of former Gills midfielder Charlie Lee, who is injured, the home side will undoubtedly go into the game as favourites.

Having pulled off a sensational 3-1 win at Rotherham United last weekend, Gillingham will go into the game not only full of confidence, but hoping to brush aside their FA Cup hoodoo.

Lovell is set to keep faith with the same starting line up that took to the field against Rotherham with Bradley Garmston expected to start again, although he may not last the full ninety minutes.

Josh Parker, Tom Eaves and Elliott List seem to have developed an understanding up front with Jake Hessenthaler, Billy Bingham and Joe Martin creating the industry in midfield.

Sean Clare is set to deputise at right back again with Max Ehmer and Gabriel Zakuani likely to fill the two centre back berths.

With so much at stake and a place in the Second Round up for grabs, fans will be hoping for a comfortable and enjoyable afternoon at Priestfield.