Kettering Town owner ‘so excited’ for FA Cup clash
Since the shock victory over Northampton – described by Poppies fan and photographer Peter Short as “the biggest win in Kettering Town’s history” – the club has been busy preparing for the next round.
Fans have attended three separate volunteer days dedicated to painting and refurbishing Latimer Park, to get their home ground match-ready for the TV cameras.
The buzz has even extended beyond Northamptonshire, reaching the school where Ms Akhtar-Shahzad teaches in Watford.
Her A-Level students have embraced the Poppies, with some buying Kettering shirts and pledging to “check out the club” in future matches.
Long-time supporter Craig Parker, who has been going to matches since 1995, said he felt optimistic about the club’s chances.
“There’s a fantastic buzz around the club. We can turn [Doncaster] over – we have a massive chance.”
The match can be watched on BBC Two on Sunday, with coverage starting at 11:45 GMT.
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