Rugby will host division rivals Lincoln United in the Emirates FA Cup at Butlin Road in the 2nd Qualifying Round.

Valley defeated NPL Premier side Ilkeston 3-2 on Saturday at the New Manor Ground in the last round to set up the game against Lincoln on 26th September.

Valley lost to Worcester City in the 2nd Qualifying Round last season at Aggborough

Rugby played Lincoln only a couple of weeks ago in the Northern Premier League Division One South at Butlin Road with David Kolodynski scoring in a 1-1 draw.

It is the third season in succession that Rugby have reached the 2nd Qualifying Round.

Last season, Rugby reached the Second Qualifying Round after victories against Westfields and Chasetown before losing out for a second year in a row to National League North side Worcester City at Kidderminster's Aggborough Stadium.

In the last ten years, Valley have reached the Third Qualifying Round three occasions before suffering defeats to Chelmsford City in 2006, Bishop's Stortford in 2008 and Worcester City in 2013.

Valley last reached the FA Cup First Round proper back in 1993-4 nearly 18 years ago while Rugby's best FA Cup record came in 1987-88 and 1992-93 when they reached the Second Round Proper.

The tie at Ilkeston will be played at the New Manor Ground, Ilkeston on Saturday 12th September 2015.