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.
9. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Paul Malone, Corby Town FC captain collects his '#headbandformolly' after a Twitter campaign. Paul Malone with his new head protector after having stitches at the FA Cup game last Saturday Thursday 14th November 2013 Photo: Alison Bagley
10. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
CorbyTown FC Vs Hendon FA Cup 4th qualifying round. Saturday 20th October 2012 Photo: Alison Bagley
11. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Football Action: Corby: CorbyTown FC Vs Hendon FA Cup 4th qualifying round. Saturday 20th October 2012 Photo: Alison Bagley
12. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Football Action: Corby: Corby Town FC vs Rushall Olympic FC FA Cup football action Saturday September 26 2015 Photo: Alison Bagley