Up for the cup - Southend United and Bowers & Pitsea have both been drawn away from home
SOUTHEND United will head to Chesterfield in the first round of the FA Cup.
The Shrimpers saw off Chertsey Town 4-1 in the fourth qualifying round of the competition and will now travel to the Spireites.
Blues were beaten 4-0 by Chesterfield at Roots Hall eight days ago before being knocked back in their attempts to speak with Spireites boss James Rowe.
Bowers & Pitsea have also been handed an away draw in the first round and will travel to League One side Lincoln City.
The first round proper will be held between Friday 5 and Monday 8 November, with winning clubs getting £22,629 from the competition prize fund.
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