GRAYS Athletic will travel to Middlesex to take on Hanwell Town in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.

Grays, who walloped Hullbridge Sports 6-0 on Saturday, have been handed a favourable tie in their bid to reach the first round, with Hanwell struggling in 16th place in the Southern Division One Central league, a tier below Blues.

East Thurrock are another side who can be pleased with their draw, with Staines Town to visit Rookery Hill next month.

The Ryman Premier League rivals have already played once this term, with Staines coming out of top, but manager John Coventry will be confident of a win on home turf.

Aveley, held to a draw by YMCA Horsham on Saturday, face a tough ask should they come through Wednesday evening’s replay.

Havant & Waterlooville, of the National League South, could lie in wait although they too have to navigate a replay, having been held by a team two tiers below them, Larkwell Athletic, of the Southern Division One South & West league.

All ties will be played on Saturday, October 10 and the winners will receive £7,500.