BRIDPORT travel to Toolstation Western League Premier Division outfit Barnstaple Town tomorrow (3pm) for their FA Cup Preliminary Round tie in high spirits following the midweek victory over Elmore.
The Bees are technically classed as the home team having been drawn to play at St Mary's Field, but due to the ongoing redevelopment of the changing rooms, the match was promptly switched.
Wednesday night's victory was Ian Hutchinson's first competitive triumph as manager, but even more satisfying was the accomplished performance that came with the result.
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Bridport were content to pass the ball and wait for their opportunities, which arrived in the second half and they made no mistake in burying three goals - one an absolute crackerjack from Dan Wise.
Barnstaple will be a step-up in class compared to what the Bees have encountered under Hutchinson's reign thus far, and how they perform will be an indication of their progress.
Tomorrow's hosts finished 10th in the Premier Division last term, and have begun with one win and a draw from their two opening fixtures this season.
A daunting prospect they might be, but Hutchinson his confident that his players can raise their games another level and even cause a cup shock.
"We'll be better against a better side because we'll be probably be given more space to play," he said.
"We'll keep doing what we're doing, which is getting the ball down and passing, but we've got to win the second balls first and earn the right to play.
"The fitness will continue to improve the more we play, which is also a good sign for us."
Defender Ryan Hayter picked up a knock on Wednesday and is rated a slight doubt while Adam Symes has left the club by mutual consent, but talented Harry Fleet, who is a product of the club's youth system, could make his senior debut in some capacity.
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