Brackley Town know all about being patient – they finally won promotion to the National League earlier this year after reaching the play-offs six times between 2018 and 2024.
In the FA Cup, the Saints have reached round two on five occasions without managing to go any further, but maybe this could also be the year to put that right.
They will take on Burton Albion from League One on Monday (19:30 GMT) and unlike their four previous second-round ties, this one will be at their St James Park ground.
“I think it’s huge [being at home] in terms of going on to win the tie – I think it will play a massive part,” said Brackley boss Gavin Cowan.
“Our fans are incredible. When you think about the ratio between our population and the people that turn up every week, they come out in their droves for these games.
“We have evolved from a community club into a professional community club. The way things are done now around the club have improved dramatically.
“We are now in line with how clubs in the National League should be, on and off the field. That’s taken a lot of growth, a lot of time and effort from some brilliant people around the club.
“Being at home, regardless of the result, is a reward for all the people who’ve put their heart and soul to creating the club to what it is now.”
