Cup draw leaves Rail short

Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Harrogate Railway Athletic are looking for late friendly opponents after drawing West Auckland in Friday's FA Cup draw at Wembley.

The First Division North's Rail were due to play the Northern League outfit on Saturday 27 July but the fixture has now been cancelled with the possibliity of the pair meeting in the Preliminary Round at Station View on August 31.

For that to happen, West Auckland must first beat Tow Law Town in the Extra Preliminary Round but both sides are taking no chances and agreed to cancel their scheduled friendly to seek new opponents.

For more information contact Harrogate Railway Athletic on 07816 986799.