Oxford City are set for a much-needed cash boost after they drew Nationwide Conference side Stevenage Borough away in the third round of the FA Trophy.

So far this season, City's Trophy exploits have earned them £2,350 in prizemoney alone and that will be increased by their share of the gate from an expected 1,500 crowd.

Stevenage, who boast ex-City keeper Phil Wilson among their ranks, and lost 2-0 to Yeovil in last year's final, are struggling. On Saturday, they won their first point in a month with a 1-1 draw at Scarborough.

City have a good record against Stevenage, having drawn their last two league meetings in 1997-98.

Manager Paul Lee, whose side saw off Braintree 1-0 on Saturday to reach round three, said: "I'm very pleased. Financially we wanted someone away.

"They are not doing very well at the moment, so we have got a slight chance."

City chairman Mick Woodley added: "They don't 1come more difficult than a tie at a full-time Conference club.But financially, it should be a good draw for us."

Meanwhile, tonight, City aim to move up the Ryman League Division 1 North table when they visit Arlesey Town.

Their only doubt is Matty Whitehead who has a knee injury.

It's the first time the sides have met since Arlesey beat City 2-1 to win the FA Vase at Wembley in 1996.