Harrow Borough manager David Howell says it would be "disastrous" if his side lost in the FA Trophy this weekend.

Boro travel to Division One Midlands side Soham Town Rangers tomorrow and Howell is desperate for a decent cup run which would give the cash starved club a significant financial boost.

Howell said: "It's the last competition where we can make a financial gain after going out of the FA Cup and it would be disastrous if we went out on Saturday. It's hugely important and I would be lying if I said otherwise.

"The opposition are in the same league as Chesham and they knocked us out of the FA Cup. If anyone thinks we have a divine right to go through they are grossly mistaken.

"Football is riddled with upsets and we have to make sure we prepare properly for this match."

Boro look likely to be without goalkeeper Joe Day after the youngster was concussed during their 1-0 defeat at Tooting and Mitcham United on Monday night. Andray Baptiste could return between the posts after contacting Howell following his prolonged absence from training.

Howell's side conceded a goal on the stroke of half-time on Monday and their hopes were extinguished when midfielder James Fraser was sent off for a rash challenge in the second half.

The manager added: "It was a bad tackle and he did not need to launch himself. It was unnecessary and allowed the ref to make a decision."