United Counties League Premier Division team Wisbech Town will be banking on their supporters to help them win The FA Vase this season.
'The Bowthorpe Boys' follow the team avidly and have been there in numbers at all of the five successive away ties Wisbech have been handed in the competition.
Over 1000 fans turned out to see their side secure a Fifth Round Proper victory over Hadleigh United and they are now eager to cheer their side on a step nearer to what they hope will be their first ever Wembley Final.
Sholing v Wisbech Town
The FA Carlsberg Vase
Sixth Round Proper
3pm, Saturday 8 March
VT Group Sports Ground
Winners receive £4500
Wisbech's preparations have been hampered having played so few games recently due to waterlogged pitches.
But midfielder Steven Reid insists the tie holds no fears for them as they get ready for their first quarter final appearance in 24 years.
He said: "We've got a big following - we call them the Bowthorpe Boys. They travel with us everywhere. They are a big help and are expecting a lot.
"Getting to Wembley, that's obviously the big incentive, especially for the fans, I think there was around 1000 who watched us [in the last round] at Hadleigh United.
"We've got the ability and the players so that's really paying off - we've got a good chance this time."
Sholing started the week in second place in the Premier Division of Wessex League and are a side tipped to have the ability to go all the way too.
But Reid insists another away tie does not bother them. He added: "It feels really good to reach the quarter final, it's the third year we've had a good run and we've got a really good chance this time.
"Every team still in the competition has a good chance of winning, but there is no one we should be scared of or worried to play. We're confident."
