Altrincham will face League One side Notts County in the FA Cup, with the clubs separated by two divisions. Altrincham are currently seventh in the National League, and the match is scheduled to be shown live on BBC Two and iPlayer from 17:15 BST.
Altrincham's FA Cup tradition
Altrincham have defeated 17 Football League opponents in the FA Cup and reached the third round in four consecutive seasons between 1978 and 1982. They twice secured third-round draws against first-division opponents: Everton at Goodison Park in 1975 and Spurs at White Hart Lane in 1979.
Altrincham won the FA Trophy twice and what was then the Alliance Premier League twice. They were denied progression to the Football League by one vote in 1980, before automatic promotion was introduced a few years later.
In 1986, Altrincham knocked out first-division Birmingham City at St Andrews and became the second of four non-league teams to beat top-flight opposition away from home.
Heathcote and the club's history
Graham Heathcote made more than 500 appearances for Altrincham during its golden era in the 1970s and 1980s and was a 100-goal midfielder during a 14-year playing career at the club. He scored a penalty at Anfield against Liverpool in the FA Cup third round in 1981. Heathcote managed Altrincham between 2002 and 2009.
Graham Heathcote said: "I honestly believe that we were the best non-league team ever. Look at that history - it should give the players the confidence that anything is possible."
Heathcote told BBC Sport: "It was an unbelievable achievement because in those days you didn't get weakened sides in the competition like you do now with the bigger clubs."
He added: "During that period, we actually had a better FA Cup record than any side in the old third and fourth divisions."
Asked what their secret in cups was, Heathcote said: "We had this determination, and we became feared at that time."
Gibson and the current squad
Neil Gibson joined Altrincham last year to help the club avoid relegation. The squad includes five players who have previously appeared for Notts County, and Altrincham turned professional four years ago.
Gibson played for Conference club Southport when they produced an FA Cup upset over Notts County. He was part of the Tranmere squad that reached the League Cup final in 2000 and won the Welsh Cup three times, including twice as a manager.
Current manager Neil Gibson said: "It would mean a lot. It's the spirit and essence of this club."
He added: "A lot of our players are good enough to play at a higher level, and it's a chance to showcase themselves and test ourselves against a club that three years ago were in the same league as us."
Gibson said: "Cups have always been very special to me."
Two generations of cup experience
Sam Heathcote helped Altrincham beat League One Barnsley in 2015. He was also at the heart of the defence for National League North side Macclesfield when they beat then-holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.
When asked how he explains the Heathcotes' record in the cup across the generations, Graham Heathcote said: "That far exceeded anything I've done."
He also said: "I never won in the third round. It's just one of those things!"
Heathcote said: "I'd love to see them get to the third round, so the current generation of Altrincham fans can feel what it's all about."
Live text commentary will also be available on the BBC Sport website and app.
