Whitehawk face prospect of Premier League tie with Everton in FA Cup third round

Whitehawk are 90 minutes away from facing five-time winners Everton

NON-LEAGUE minnows Whitehawk were last night handed a plum FA Cup draw - provided they can reach the third round.

 

The National League South part-timers face a money-spinning trip to Premier League giants Everton if they can beat Dagenham in next Tuesday's replay.

It's a major incentive that lies in wait for the sixth-tier side and manager Steve King is desperate to seize the golden prospect of a glamour trip to Goodison Park.

He said: "We have a tough game to get through first with Dagenham. It's a massive carrot. What lies ahead will inspire us as everybody will want to play in that game. It's a 50-50 match and the best side will win. But we are on a fantastic run and we don't want it to end."

 

Salford City, the lowest-ranked team in the competition, will host Derby if they can get past Hartlepool in their second-round replay.

Eastleigh are the only non-league side definitely through and they will fancy their chances of dumping out cash-strapped Championship strugglers Bolton.

Eastleigh manager Chris Todd said: "It's a tie we will look forward. It will be a big occasion for us."

 

Whitehawk boss Steve King celebrates with fans in the stand after late draw at Dagenham & Redbridge

League Two Exeter will earn a cash windfall by hosting seven-times winners Liverpool while Sheffield United visit Manchester United.

Wycombe will be sensing an upset against Aston Villa, the Premier League's bottom team, while fellow basement club Oxford host struggling Swansea.

Defending champions Arsenal face Sunderland as one of five all Premier League ties.

Tottenham's clash with surprise league leaders Leicester is the standout match.