BOTH the area's major football clubs had good draws in the FA Cup qualifying rounds this week.

Morecambe will face either Bishop Auckland or Bedlington Terriers at home on Saturday, October 16. Both north east clubs are leagues below Morecambe.

Lancaster City face Whitby Town at home on Saturday, October at home on Saturday, October 2. If they win that game they face either old rivals Bamber Bridge from Preston or Morpeth Town on Saturday, October 16. If the Bamber tie happens there should be a big cup crowd at the Giant Axe.

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