While Premier League and Championship teams don't enter the FA Cup until the Third Round, the qualifying rounds are important for non-league teams as it gives them the chance to earn some money and allows them to dream of famous trips to the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford.
Saturday sees the second Qualifying Round take place and we have our betting tips and predictions.
An all National League South clash as AFC Totton host Torquay at The Snows Stadium.
After promotion through the playoffs, AFC Totton have made a fast start to life in the National League South, sitting eighth in the league. The Stags have scored 12 goals and conceded 10 in 8 games, with these matches averaging just shy of three goals. These side have already faced each other this season, with Torquay running out 3-1 winners at Plainmoor.
It has been a mixed start to the campaign for The Gulls after final day promotion heartbreak last campaign. At home, they have been flawless, winning all four games and scoring 13 goals in the process. Away, they have struggled, taking just two points. Of their eight games, only the 1-1 draw at Maidstone has seen less than three goals - pointing to a high-scoring game in Hampshire
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals @1.70
National League North Bedford Town host National League South Dagenham & Redbridge in a game that could be Lee Bradbury's final one.
The Eagles have found life at Step Two hard since promotion, with the added distance travelled having an effect. Away, they have taken just one point but at home, only table toppers South Shields have beaten them. Lee Bircham's side have seen their games average 3.38 goals, with 7/8 seeing at least three goals.
Dagenham & Redbridge were heavy favourites for the National League South title after relegation and the signing of Andy Carroll. Things have not gone to plan for The Daggers who are in the relegation zone with the worst defensive record in the league. The pressure is mounting on Lee Bradbury whose side have taken just two away points. Their last six games have seen over 2.5 goals, with Dagenham conceding 2+ goals in 6/8.
Prediction : Bedford Town 0.0, +0.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.90
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @1.70
Gloucester are aiming for promotion to Step Two and have made good progress this season, sat just one point off the top spot with a game in hand. If they are to win the league, it would be their home form to thank. The Tigers have won all three league games at New Meadow Park, scoring nine goals and conceding just two.
Chippenham are at the other end of the scale. Sat 22nd with just one win to their name, The Bluebirds are in relegation trouble. Gary Horgan's side have lost all four away games and will be wary of avoiding a shock on Saturday.
Prediction: Gloucester 0.0, +0.5 Asian Handicap @1.800
South Shields have been the stand out team in the National League North so far, taking 17 points from seven games. Ian Watson's side have the best defensive record in the league, conceding just three goals while scoring 16 at the other end, mainly thanks to Cedwyn Scott (5) and Paul Blackett (5). The Mariners have taken ten points from a possible 12 at home.
Step Three Guiseley are the visitors to the 1st Cloud Arena. The Lions have struggled this season, sat in 13th. On the road, Guiseley have lost 3/4 - failing to score in any of the losses. Away at a South Shields with a strong defensive record and a league above, they will struggle to leave Tyne Wear with any sort of result.
Prediction: South Shields - 0.5, -1.0 @1.775
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