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FA Cup 2021-22: The four non-league clubs looking to spring a third-round shock

FA Cup third-round weekend is fast approaching - when lower league and non-league clubs attempt to shock more illustrious opponents.

More than 600 non-league clubs entered the competition, which started on 6 August with the extra preliminary round.

Four teams from outside the top four divisions in England have made it through to the third round - when clubs from the Premier League and Championship enter.

Who are they? Who do they face? What are they saying about their chances?

Here, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the non-league clubs looking to make headlines this weekend.