Bridgwater targeting Trophy shock as Poppies head to higher level Braintree

Joint boss David Bridgwater says Kettering Town will 'have a good go' at coming out on top as they head to higher level Braintree Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday (ko 3pm).

Step 3 Poppies make the trip to the Enterprise National League South strugglers, aiming to progress to the third round of the competition.

Kettering travel to Essex off the back of a frustrating 1-0 Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central defeat at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday, and also with plenty of noise surrounding the club off the pitch.

Bridgwater sees the Trophy clash as 'a good distraction' for him and his players, and he is confident they can notch up a what would go down as a shock win.

"It may be a good distraction," admitted the Poppies joint boss. "I am hoping their pitch will be a bit better Anstey's which was heavy already and we haven't had that much rain.

"So I'm hoping the pitch will be much better and we can get the ball down and play, but obviously they are a good side from a level above.

"We aren't going to go there to just sit and defend, we are going to go there to try and have a good go and get at them.

"I am looking forward to it, as I have not been there as a coach or manager.

"Braintree aren't in form, we are in a bit of form and have been in good form in the Trophy beating Quorn 6-2 last time and the boys are looking forward to the challenge.

"It is going to be a good test for us, but the aim is to get into the next round."

Braintree currently sit 19th in National League South, having been relegated from the National League in April.

They have lost seven of their past nine games in all competitions, and were beaten 2-0 at Salisbury on Tuesday night.