Darlington have been handed trek to Cambridgeshire in the next round of the FA Trophy.

Today’s draw saw them given a second round qualifying tie with St Neots Town, who are third in the Southern League Premier Division, one division above Quakers.

The game will be played on Saturday, November 15 and it shall be a near 400-mile trip for Martin Gray’s side, their longest journey for an away fixture since being demoted to the Northern League in 2012.

Darlington have reached this stage having overcome Radcliffe Borough and Scarborough Athletic. Going back to the 2011-12 season, Darlington have now been drawn away from home on six successive occasions in the Trophy, having last season played ties at Ossett Town and Buxton.

Winners of the tie will be awarded £3,250 from the FA’s prize fund, and Spennymoor Town will be hoping to extend their run in the competition having been handed home advantage. They will play either Leek Town or Spalding, who have a replay tomorrow evening having drawn 2-2 on Saturday.

On Saturday, Spennymoor beat Bamber Bridge 3-1.

Blyth Spartans will also be at home, and they will face Halesowen or Matlock who drew on Saturday and tomorrow evening have a replay.

Promotion challengers Darlington and Spennymoor return to league when they face each other on Wednesday evening at Heritage Park, 7.45pm, with both teams aiming to continue their good run of form.

The FA Vase second round draw was also made today. Ties are to be played on November 22.

Draw: Bishop Auckland v 1874 Northwich, Glossop North End v Bottesford or Runcorn Town, Alnwick v St Helens, Dunston UTS v Guisborough, Newcastle Benfield v Ashington, Marske v Barton Old Boys, West Auckland v Shaw Lane Aquaforce, Shildon v Runcorn Town, Sunderland RCA v North Shields, Atherton Collieries v Seaham Red Star, Congleton v Whitley Bay, Consett v Whickham, Tadcaster Albion v Morpeth Town