It might be the height of summer with people enjoying the Olympics but for officials, players, volunteers and fans of non-league clubs the road to Wembley starts here.
Today we look back at some North Northants’ biggest matches involving Rushden and Diamonds, Kettering Town and Corby Town football clubs – as they battled to make history in the world-famous contest.
Sit back and relive the magic of the cup.
1. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
. Photo: Alison Bagley
2. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Kettering, Kettering Town Fc Poppies Vs Fulham FA Cup, Fans in happy mood Saturday 24th January 2009 Photo: Alison Bagley
3. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Bristol v Corby FA Cup 1st round: Corby police officer PC Kevin McDonald, joins fans. 12/11/11 Photo: Kit Mallin
4. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Bristol v Corby FA Cup 1st round: Shona Robertson, seven and her sister Cerys, eight. 12/11/11 Photo: Kit Mallin