Kent’s four remaining clubs in the FA Cup learnt their fate after the draw for the First Round was made.
Fans watched on eagerly as the draw was made live on the BBC on Monday evening with the quartet all handed intriguing ties.
Steve Bruce will make a much anticipated return to Priestfield as Gillingham will host Blackpool.
Meanwhile, Bromley will play their first ever FA Cup tie as a Football League side, but have been handed a tough tie as they will visit Rochdale.
Maidstone United will be hoping to repeat last season’s success in the FA Cup and will travel to either Altrincham or Solihull Moors with the two sides to play their replay on Tuesday night.
Finally, Tonbridge Angels have been handed a great chance to make the Second Round after being drawn at home to Southern League Premier side Harborough Town.
FA CUP 1ST ROUND DRAW:
Rochdale v Bromley
Altrincham or Solihull Moors v Maidstone United
Gillingham v Blackpool
Tonbridge Angels v Harborough Town
Ties to be played on the weekend of 2nd / 3rd November.