Emirates FA Cup football is unexpectedly back at The OnSite Group Stadium this weekend.

AFC Portchester have answered the call of Sholing FC, who needed to find a venue at short notice for their Third Qualifying Round tie against Eastbourne Borough.

With the first team away at Hayes and Yeading United this Saturday afternoon, this will allow the Royals’ home to play host to the tie between Southern League Premier South Division side Sholing and National League South outfit Eastbourne.

The Boatmen are just two games away from the First Round Proper stage of the world’s most famous cup competition and they will be aiming to reach the Fourth Qualifying Round for only the second time in their history.

It promises to be an intriguing game with the potential for an FA Cup upset as Step 3 Sholing are currently fourth in their division, while Eastbourne Borough are bottom of the National South table at present.

Kick off at The OnSite Group Stadium is 3pm this Saturday (September 27). To purchase tickets for the game please click HERE