WITTON Albion will have home advantage for their FA Cup bow this season after they were paired with South Shields in a draw for the FA Cup first qualifying round.

Carl Macauley’s men act as hosts on Saturday, September 2, kick-off 3pm.

Their guests have made a flawless start to a new season after being promoted as Northern League champions at the end of last term, winning both of their Northern Premier League First Division North fixtures to date.

They also saw off Bridlington Town in the FA Cup preliminary round at the weekend during a live BBC Sport broadcast.

To see the FA Cup first qualifying round draw in full, click here.