Shenley face division 1 Newport Pagnell Town Pumas for a place in the quarter-final of the cup.

The Phantoms will look to emulate the cup run they made in the 2018/19 season, where they reached the semi-finals.

NPTFC's Covid-19 Guidance
Covid-19 is a highly infectious and dangerous disease. A resumption of contact play is only achievable if those involved create and maintain a controlled environment that minimises the threat of infection. Risk in sport cannot be completely eradicated but with caution and care these risks can be reduced.

Each player will need to decide when to return to contact football, based on their own circumstances and the arrangements that have been put in place for a safe return. This is particularly the case for players from BAME communities or those with underlying health conditions.

All those returning to competitive grassroots football must adopt the following code of behaviour:

Before the match

• All players, officials, volunteers and spectators must undergo a self-assessment for any Covid-19 symptoms. No-one should leave home to participate in football if they, or someone they live with, has any of the following:
  1. a high temperature (above 37.8°C)
  2. a new, continuous cough
  3. a loss of, or change to, their sense of smell or taste
  4. shortness of breath
  5. a sore throat
  6. feel generally unwell
  7. been in contact with a suspected or confirmed Covid-19 case
• All guests must register for Track & Trace - official NHS QR codes are dotted around the car park area
• All guests must sanitise their hands on arrival (and exit) - a Covid-19 officer will provide hand sanitiser if you forget your own
• All players must bring their own labelled water bottle

During the match

• Spectators must respect the group of 6 rule as advised via government guidelines
• Any socialising must follow the Government’s guidance on social distancing
• Players should maintain social distancing where possible. This won’t always be possible in a competitive match environment (for example when tackling an opponent) and that is acceptable. However, before, and after a game you should maintain social distancing
• Do not spit since it is now a recognised risk to health and must not be done
• Avoid shouting or raising your voice when face to face with other players

After the match

• Sanitise your hands on exit
• Wash all of your kit at home before the next training session
• Be aware that other users may be waiting to use the facilities
• If you display any Covid-19 symptoms you must stay at home, inform NHS Test and Trace and seek medical advice

You can view Newport Pagnell Town's Covid-19 risk assessment here and the FA's Covid-19 guidance here.

Details of the Cup
This competition is known as The Milton Keynes & Development District League Knockout Cup. If the game ends as a draw, thirty minutes of extra time will be played (fifteen minutes each way). If the scores are still level after extra time, a penalty shootout will take place.

In the first round, Shenley overcame Great Linford with a 2-1 win while Newport thrashed Towcester Tigers 10-0.

The winner of this second-round tie will progress to the quarter-final. Each round will be drawn independently and will not follow any set route.

The Opposition
Newport Pagnell Town Football Club was founded in 1963, initially as Newport Pagnell Wanderers, playing on Bury Field Common. In 1972 the club moved to the new facilities at the Willen Road Sports Ground and changed its name to Newport Pagnell Town.

Newport Pagnell Town is a FA Charter Standard Community Club and they now have an extensive and successful youth section of around 30 teams in addition to its senior first and reserve teams.

The U18 Pumas are currently second in division 1 with two wins from three. Their manager is Aaron Evans.

Last Time Out
Newport lost 2-0 to Buckingham United last weekend in their first defeat of the season.

Meanwhile, Shenley thrashed Heelands 7-0 on the same day. Ben Lynch scored six goals, including four from corners, and Ollie Tanner also got on the scoresheet with a free-kick.

Team News
With only Freddie Rogers absent, Ian Orr has selected a matchday squad of 15 players. He chooses to rest Adam Gillespie, Kyle Armstong and Joel Smith this week.

Ian opts for the usual 4-2-3-1 formation and makes three changes to the starting XI: Rohan Sawjani, who will captain the team, replaces Mitchell Brook at the heart of the defence, Damon Smith comes into the team for Adam Gillespie at left-back and Finley Bodimeade starts in midfield over Tyler Johnston.

Mohammed Edris and Zakir Kassam make the bench after missing out last week.

The Pumas have 17 players signed on this season. Fahad Hussaini and Bradley Fraser will be the danger men for Newport since both have three goals in four appearances this season. Centre-back Jack Newbury is their captain.

Fighting Talk
Defender Zakir Kassam: "It’s going to be a tough test against a good side but we’ve been on a great run of form recently. We can give them a good game and hopefully come away with a result."

Officials
Fred Price has been appointed by Newport Pagnell Town FC to take charge of the Phantoms this Sunday. He has never refereed Shenley before.

Head to Head
These two teams have never played each other before.

Weather Forecast
Light clouds and light winds are expected throughout the game. Temperatures are expected to be around 11°C. There is a very low (6%) chance of rain and the visibility will be good throughout the match. [Source: BBC Weather]