STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers is hoping for a big crowd when the Bees take on favourites Brigg Town in the FA Vase on Saturday (ko 3pm).

The game has been described as the biggest in the club's history and with Dr Martens Western neighbours Redditch United on the road, the BKL boss is hoping for a bumper turnout to reward chairman and founder Dave Robinson.

The Humberside club have been installed as favourites to win the Vase at Villa Park next year.

Brigg have dominated the Northern Counties League and locked horns with Second Division Tranmere Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup this season.

Hopes an upset would distract Town from their Vase date at the Beehive were dashed when the former Vase winners crashed out against Rovers and the fact Brigg sent scouts to spy on Studley at Pelsall last week illustrates their intent.

The BKL manager is hoping Saturday's opponents will underestimate his side after watching a weakened team put in a poor display in a 2-1 win.

The Midland Alliance club have already pocketed £850 from the Vase run after the FA upped payments and there is an additional £600 incentive to the winners on Saturday along with the chance of a lucrative home draw.

BKL will be almost back to full strength for their big day with midfielder Gavin Barratt the only absentee.

The former Redditch United midfielder is nursing a badly damaged knee and is likely to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after seeing a specialist.

Winger Andy Devlin is a slight doubt after a knee problem but is expected to be available and defenders Martin Keight, Craig Gillett and Trevor Whittington and winger Mark Neath all return after suspension.

The planned league trip to struggling Oldbury United was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at the Cricketts and proved a blessing in disguise as Chambers trained a strong squad in the build-up to Saturday.

Matt Pugh is expected to return in goal after former Reds shot-stopper Matt Jones deputised against Pelsall.

A replay, if required would see Studley make the long haul to Humberside on Wednesday (ko 7.45pm).