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.
29. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Kettering, Kettering Town supporters club, Poppies, FA Cup 4th round. FA Cup in the supporters club. l-r Ashley George, 9, Lara Steventon, 12 (sister), Kyeran George, 6. Thursday, 22 January 2009 Photo: Alison Bagley
30. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Kettering Town v Rushden and Diamonds,FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round,Saturday 23rd October 2010 Photo: Mike Capps
31. Looking back at FA Cup runs by Corby Town, Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds Football Clubs
Wisbech V Kettering in FA cup action Photo: Adam Farbrother 08/09/12
32. 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, Saturday 24th January 2009 Photo: Alison Bagley