YORK City will take on Conference North leaders Northwich Victoria in the first round of the FA Trophy.

Northwich booked a December 17 meeting at KitKat Crescent after beating Hucknall Town 2-1 in last night's third qualifying round replay.

The game will mark a return to York for former Minstermen favourite Jon McCarthy, who now plays for the Vics.

City boss Billy McEwan said: "They are doing well and they will give us a test. We overcame Gainsborough from the same division but they are a bit better."

City's reserves travel to Hartlepool tonight, kick-off 7pm.

Updated: 10:35 Wednesday, November 30, 2005