Leaders Shifnal take a break from league action to tackle the FA Trophy

Looking ahead to this weekend’s non-league football action in Shropshire.

In-form Shifnal Town will kick off just the second FA Trophy campaign of their history tomorrow (3pm).

Looking ahead to weekend non-league action in Shropshire - pic: AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image
Looking ahead to weekend non-league action in Shropshire - pic: AFP via Getty Images

Rugby Borough are the visitors to the Acoustafoam Stadium for the first qualifying round tie - as Shifnal look to maintain their stunning start to the season.

They are top of Northern One West with four wins from four following a stunning 4-0 victory at Stafford Rangers on Tuesday night.

Andre Landell bagged a brace, with Zeli Ismail and Luke Edwards also on target in front of 932 fans at the Stan Robinson Stadium in Stafford.

Shifnal made their debut in the FA Trophy 12 months ago, winning two home games before falling at the final qualifying hurdle - 3-2 to Gainsborough Trinity.

Meanwhile, in the Midland League Premier Division, Whitchurch Alport are on the road at Dudley Town looking for their first league win since the opening day of the season.

North West Counties League Division One South leaders AFC Bridgnorth have a tough test at home to New Mills tomorrow.

Both sides have won four and drawn one of their first six matches, with Bridgnorth top of the table on goal difference.

Elsewhere in the division, there is a Shropshire derby between Allscott Heath and Market Drayton Town - both sides with just one win each to their names so far this season.

Dawley Town, who beat Drayton last week to pick up their first victory, have another Shropshire derby at Shawbury United.

Shawbury have made a strong start to the season and sit two points outside the play-off places of the fledgling standings.

Elsewhere, Telford Town are on the road at struggling Crewe,

In Hellenic League Division One, Ludlow Town defend their unbeaten record at home to Alcester Town.

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