Billericay's FA Trophy game with an Exeter City side who have hit the national headlines following their FA Cup draw at Manchester United may be a major date at New Lodge.

But it is heartbreak for Town defender Pat Sappleton, who misses the game on a one-match ban after picking up five bookings.

Striker Nathan Elder is another absentee, being cup-tied after playing for previous club Aveley earlier in the competition. Ross Wareham is likely to partner Neil Cousins up front.

Meanwhile, the Nationwide Conference visitors' boss Alex Inglethorpe has given his troops a "forget Manchester United" warning prior to tomorrow's big game.

Inglethorpe, who had a short spell with Canvey Island during his playing career, said: "Our result at Old Trafford was great and the Cup has been fantastic for the club football-wise and financially.

"But this weekend's all about the Billericay game.

"We've got to put next Wednesday's home replay with United out of our minds."

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