Kettering Town handed a home tie in FA Trophy

Decarrey Sheriff celebrates his goal with Connor Johnson during Kettering Town's 2-1 success at Ashton United in the third round of the FA Trophy on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town will have home advantage in the fourth round of the Buildbase FA Trophy in the new year.

Paul Cox’s team have been handed a home tie with Vanarama National League North rivals Leamington after the draw was made today (Monday).

The Poppies earned their spot in the last 32 after they fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 at Northern Premier League side Ashton United on Saturday thanks to second-half goals from Decarrey Sheriff and Connor Kennedy.

The winners of the tie will earn £5,250 in prize money with the losers collecting £1,500.

Kettering are due to return to action on Boxing Day when they host Northamptonshire rivals Brackley Town at Latimer Park before heading to Alfreton Town next Monday.