AFC Fylde could host Gillingham in FA Cup's first round

The Coasters found out their possible fate when the round one draw was held on Monday evening.

First round ties will be played over the weekend of November 5-6, when a place in round two as well as £41,000 in prize money from the competition’s central fund will be up for grabs.

Before that, however, is tomorrow’s return meeting with Kidderminster Harriers at Mill Farm following last weekend’s 2-2 draw.

Nick Haughton, who had given Fylde the lead at Aggborough, handed them another opportunity by salvaging a draw after Ashley Hemmings and Yusifu Ceesay had put the Harriers in front.

Speaking afterwards, Fylde interim boss Andy Taylor told the club website: “The game plan seemed to work. We frustrated them when they were in possession and, on the counter-attack, we looked a threat.

“I think, in possession, we’re playing some really good football, finding the players we want on the ball in pockets of space, high up the pitch.

“We lost our shape a little bit (at) the back end of the first half. They had a spell, had some pressure – which is going to happen – but we dealt with it well.

“Second half, the goals deflate you – the manner of the goals – but what I was really pleased with is the reaction; the determination to get back in the game.”