WAYNE Goodison hopes 1874 Northwich can respond to an FA Vase scare in the best possible way when they host North Ferriby United on Sunday.

They needed extra time before securing a 5-4 victory at lower-ranked Vauxhall Motors, and had to come from 4-2 down.

“We can’t expect to win too many more games defending like that,” said the co-manager.

“There was a feeling in the training session beforehand that not everything was as it should be and in a way it was the worst thing that could have happened for us to go 2-0 up.

“It’s been different this week, and we have to approach this game in the right manner.

“We won’t change how we play, and if we can perform how we did [against Mossley] in the previous round, then I’m optimistic we can cause them problems.”

He was watching from the stands on Tuesday night when the Villagers slumped to a 6-0 defeat at home to Spennymoor in a National League North encounter.

It was the Villagers’ eighth defeat in 11 games this season, and they currently sit bottom of the table.

However Goodison told the Guardian that he has warned his players not to be distracted by their opponents’ struggles.

He added: “It was a worthwhile trip to go up there and see what they’re about.

“They weren’t great on the night, but it’s also fair to say that Spennymoor are a strong side; it was one of those games when everything clicked for them.

“North Ferriby kept going, and they didn’t throw in the towel.

“It’s obvious they’re suffering a bit from a lack of confidence, and it doesn’t help that they’ve got lots of injuries.

“They’ll still expect to be better than a side that plays three levels below, and that puts pressure on them to progress.”

1874 are in only their fourth FA Cup campaign, and have never previously made it to this stage.

They have won three ties to date in this season’s edition, on each occasion prevailing in a replay.

Goodison said: “I’ll repeat on Sunday what I have all along so far, and that’s to remind these lads that whatever round of the FA Cup they play in is great.

“First and foremost, it’s one of those days I hope they enjoy.

“It’s a bonus really to have reached the second qualifying round, and plenty of our lads won’t have done that in the past.

“This does have the feel of a big occasion, and that means our young players will gain valuable experience.

“They’re excited, and I’m sure that they’ll play without fear.”