Rachel Howard was one of nearly 5,000 Didcot Town fans who travelled to Tottenham's White Hart Lane to support her home-town club on Saturday.

Although she does not claim to be a regular supporter - this was her fourth game in Didcot's successful Vase campaign - her experiences this season may encourage her to go to the Loop Meadow Stadium more often.

This is her recollection of a wonderful day cheering on the Railwaymen.

"I was up early, very early in fact for a Saturday morning, to catch the coach from Loop Meadow Stadium at 9am.

Everyone seemed cheerful, but apprehensive as we waited to board our transport.

The merchandise sellers were doing a roaring trade, selling flags, scarves and hats to the dozens of fans who were already at the ground.

I had time to get a scarf, before we left for White Hart Lane, my first trip to a Premiership stadium.

I would have never dreamed it would have been Didcot that I'd be watching there though!

The coach trip was largely forgettable as most people were happy to doze in their seats or read the paper. Perhaps we were too nervous to make small talk!

After arriving at the ground, I found my seat in the upper tier of the Main Stand, and what a view it was!

The players and mascots came out to a stirring reception, and the Didcot fans made their presence felt during a rousing National Anthem.

It was obvious even at this stage that the Didcot players were relaxed as they waved to friends and family in the crowd.

The match itself seemed to fly by.

Didcot started well, almost scored a couple of goals, but Sudbury had the better of the rest of the half.

The second half was brilliant and Stuart Beavon's first goal was greeted with wild celebrations.

Even Sudbury's equaliser did little to dampen our spirits, and it was no surprise that we went on to score two more to win the game.

Sudbury scored a consolation, which didn't look like a penalty, but it didn't matter.

At the final whistle everyone around me went bananas - perhaps Tottenham should consider putting barriers up at the front of the upper tiers in the stand because some of us nearly fell over it while we were celebrating.

When Jamie Heapy lifted the cup, we were all a bit emotional.

The players stayed on the pitch for a long time afterwards, and the supporters loved every minute of it.

The trip home was strangely quiet, but I think we were all struggling to come to terms with what Didcot had just achieved.

The team and all-important Vase trophy arrived back at the Loop Meadow after all the other coaches at 9pm amid jubilant scenes.

People who had never spoken to each other before were embracing and recounting their stories.

The drink flowed and the players and supporters danced and sang into the early hours.

And I was so glad to have been a part of it."