Andover Town FC will make their national competition debut when they face New Forest Rangers on Sunday, November 15.
The cup tie, which kicks off at 2pm, comes after Andover won every cup available in the Andover Sunday League and were crowned division champions last season.
Dean and Josh Cornwall are in charge of the side.
Club volunteer Thomas Appleton said: “The players are looking forward to the test and, of course, the occasion.
“It’ll be great for the club as it’s the first time we’ve entered something on a national stage, so to progress to the next round would be brilliant.”
The squad includes Zach Hine, Cameron Thatcher, Rhys Mallon and Marcus Tyler, while captain Ellis Cleary-Tucker has been with the club since its formation.
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Kieron LeBrun, Lee Morris, Adam Ward and Dave Nassoori are also long-serving players.
Andover face a tough test against New Forest Rangers, who have won their league for three consecutive seasons and have players operating at Wessex level.
Appleton added: “It’ll be a tough test.”
Andover thanked Andover Town for hosting the fixture and is encouraging local supporters to attend and back the team.
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