DAVID versus Goliath. The mythical battle of a small man taking on a giant.

On Saturday, there will be no myths with several such battles taking place.

In Germany, former undisputed cruiserweight world champion David Haye looks to become the WBA heavyweight king when he squares up against 7ft, 2ins, 23 stone Nikolay Valuev, while, back in England, the FA Cup kicks-off in ernest.

The world’s most famous domestic football competition is starting to get serious — the Football League sides begin their unlikely quest for a place at Wembley in May, with Chesterfield (1997) and Wycombe Wanderers (2001) the only two teams from outside the top divisions to reach the semi-finals in a generation.

In case you didn’t know, the FA Cup began in August with the footballing minnows all hoping to reach this day.

Little Paulton Rovers take on two-time League Cup winners Norwich City and, at Edgar Street, there is a battle of the giant-killers when Hereford United, who stunned Newcastle United in 1972, and Sutton United, conquers of Coventry City in 1989, face-off.

For the only Worcestershire side left in the competition, they have their own David versus Goliath battle.

Zamaretto League Premier Division side Stourbridge, who in their 133-year history have never reached this stage of the cup, entertain League One outfit Walsall.

With the Glassboys’ clash chosen for extended highlights in ITV’s Saturday night FA Cup programme, Worcester-born midfielder Aaron Drake is hoping the Saddlers ride home with their tails between their legs.

“I know it is going to be tough — there are four divisions between us and them,” the former Nunnery Wood High School pupil said.

“The game is at our place and that could be a big help to us.”

Drake, who is studying PE and sports studies at the University of Worcester, is hoping to be part of one of the biggest shocks in this season’s FA Cup.

The War Memorial Athletic Ground side have already seen off Bromsgrove Rovers, Evesham United, Hucknall Town and Buxton to reach the first round proper.

However, the former Aston Villa youth product is disappointed that this Black Country derby will not be shown on live television.

“Worcester City’s game against Huddersfield Town in 2005 was live on the telly — it is a shame that our match isn’t,” said Drake, who lives in Northwick.

“Perhaps, if we beat Walsall and get a good draw in the second round, then maybe we will get a bit more coverage.”

However, going up against the likes of former Premier League striker Darren Byfield and Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper Clayton Ince, it is going to be more than an uphill battle for Gary Hackett’s men.