WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy is cursing his side's luck after being handed a tricky-looking away tie in the FA Cup.

City have been drawn at Conference high-fliers Accrington Stanley in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday, October 22.

It was the toughest match available in yesterday's regionalised draw with Accrington, a point behind leaders Grays, the highest-ranked northern side in the hat.

Andy Preece's team have enjoyed a goal-laden spell in the competition so far with 7-0 and 3-0 home victories against Bemertom Heath Harlequins and Tonbridge Angels respectively.

But Boddy believes luck has turned against the St George's Lane club as they attempt to secure a place in the first round proper and a £10,000 prize.

Caught

He said: "I think we have had the luck of the draw in the previous two rounds and it's caught up with us. We have got to go there with no fear and see what we can do.

"Their record suggests it's going to be difficult. They will be delighted to be at home but you take what you get. We will go up there and enjoy it."

Meanwhile, Boddy's opposite number at Bromsgrove Rovers, Tom Herbert, was delighted to see his club paired with Conference side Morecambe at the Victoria Ground.

Rovers booked their fourth qualifying round place with a superb 2-0 win at Halesowen Town at the weekend.

Herbert, who is anticipating a bum-per crowd for the match, is now hoping his team can go one better than two years ago when Rovers were beaten in a replay at the same stage by Whitby Town.

"It's a very good draw," Herbert said. "It doesn't scare us or anything like that.

"We were the best team on Saturday. You couldn't pick our man-of-the-match -- they were all that good."

Kidderminster Harriers' manager Stuart Watkiss was hoping for better than a trip to fellow Conference outfit Southport.

He said: "It's not the best draw in the world. Going away to a Conference team is going to be difficult, but it's a game that's winnable and we have to approach it in the appropriate manner."

Hereford United boss Graham Turner faces his son Mark -- a midfielder with Alfreton who visit Edgar Street.

Bulls' coach John Trewick expects Gary Mills' Nationwide North side to be useful. He said: "I think any home draw is a good draw. Alfreton have picked up a lot and have a few players who know what they are doing."