Harrogate Railway leave their high-flying start to the league season behind them as the trappings of fortune come a-calling in the FA Cup preliminary round.

Martin Haresign's marauding UniBond League Division One crew travel to fellow quick-starters Shildon of the Northern League with £1,000 and a qualifying round place up for grabs.

In an ideal world, the Rail would be having the chance to capitalise on their strong league start - but the club, famed for its cup exploits in the 2002-03 season, know just how much it can bring.

Said Haresign: "From the way we've started, we'd prefer to be playing in the league but from a financial point of view, if you can get through two or three rounds you get better press coverage, more money and it's good exposure."

Left-back Phil Turner and Scott Ryan each suffered a dead leg in midweek and Rob Morgan hurt his toe, but all are expected to be fit for the tie.

Pickering Town take on New Mills from division two of the North West Counties League also with an eye on pocketing a grand.

Both games kick off at 3pm tomorrow.

Buoyant Scarborough are aiming to break into positive figures tomorrow when they make the long trip to Redditch United.

The Seadogs are hoping to build on their 3-0 win over Moor Green with the chance to level their points tally to zero - having started eight behind - the biggest incentive.

Skipper Denny Ingram has been training this week following his ankle injury but still won't be fit to play.

Harrogate Town travel to draw specialists Alfreton Town tonight in a bid to wipe the slate clean from a miserable Bank Holiday weekend.

Alfreton have not won at home since the opening day of the season, and have managed three draws in the last four since.

Selby Town have a week off, but Tadcaster Albion are looking for a maximum haul at home to Teversal.

The Brewers have been on the wrong end of some unpleasant scorelines including a 5-0 defeat at Winterton Rangers.

But manager Jim Collis is hoping the return of several players - including goalkeeper Tom Ryder and centre-half Phil Biscombe - will help turn things round.

"We had chances to score in those games," said Collis. "But we just conceded stupid goals.

"We've been struck by two or three injuries straight off this season. But we've got quite a few bodies available this week so we shouldn't have any problems fielding a strong side."