WIMBORNE Town have been handed a plum draw in the FA Cup, welcoming Torquay United to New Cuthbury.
As well as a money-spinning occasion for the Magpies, it also represents a reunion for boss Tim Sills with his former club.
Sills became a Gulls legend during his three-year stint with the Devon outfit between 2007 and 2010.
He finished as the club’s top scorer in the 2007-08 campaign, before scoring against Cambridge United in the 2009 National League play-off final at Wembley, sending Torquay back into the EFL.
Wimborne, who play two leagues below Torquay, welcome Gary Johnson’s men on Saturday, September 16.
They currently sit sixth in the National League South.
Magpies booked their spot in the draw with a late 1-0 win at Tiverton Town on Saturday, having also overcome Paulton Rovers earlier in the competition.
- Wimborne and Poole progress in FA Cup
Southern League Premier South outfit Poole Town will be on the road in the second qualifying round, travelling to face Horndean.
The Hampshire club play a level below Poole and have beaten Portland United, Brockenhurst and Bideford to reach this stage.
Dolphins, now managed by Matt Tubbs, beat Barnstaple Town 3-0 on Saturday in Tom Killick’s final game in charge to make Monday’s draw.
Winners of second qualifying round ties will earn £3,375 in prize money, with £1,125 going to losing clubs.
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