Keith McMahon’s new look Phoenix Sports host an F.A. Cup replay when Epsom and Ewell visit the Christopher Russell Stadium, Barnehurst on Tuesday evening.

On Saturday, Isthmian League South East Division Phoenix travelled to Surrey for their Extra Preliminary Round tie and chances were few and far between with the hosts goalkeeper Fabien Witter making the only real save of the goal-less match.

During the summer, McMahon has been busy recruiting an entirely new squad so all made their Phoenix debuts at Epsom, who ply their trade in the Combined Counties Football League.

One newcomer who may be recognisable to home fans is Alex Gaggin who played for the Sports in 2020. He has since played for McMahon at both VCD Athletic and Whitstable Town.

Other Phoenix players who may be known to North West Kent / South East London clubs’ supporters include Alfie Bloomfield, who represented Beckenham Town last season, and Noah Joyce, who spent a month on loan from Bromley to Erith and Belvedere prior to his departure from the Ravens in the summer. 

The winners of the replay have a home tie awaiting them in the Preliminary Round with Hayes and Yeading United awaiting the outcome.