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Less than two years ago Doncaster boss Paul Dickov was Oldham manager as the Latics pulled off one of the great FA Cup shocks of recent times.

Liverpool were sent packing from the competition after a 3-2 defeat at Boundary Park.

Fate drew the two sides together again last year but there was to be no repeat as the Anfield side ran out 2-0 winners against Lee Johnson's men.

Dickov brings his Doncaster side back to his old stomping ground looking to stretch their current unbeaten run to five matches.

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Chesterfield boss Paul Cook is looking to guide the Spireites through a second round-tie for just the second time in 34 years.

However, the one time they did manage that feat they ended up losing to Middlesbrough in the semi-finals in 1997.

The Spireites take on a side who have scored 16 goals in their last six matches but Cook says his side will not be set up just to avoid defeat.

He told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I don't believe in taking steps back so we will be taking the game to them and doing the best to try and win the game.

"You have to believe that you can win and the most important thing is that we get our supporters off their seats."

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MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is a very contented man just now, not just because the goals are going up at Stadium:MK (13:01)...

His side are enjoying their best start to a season in six years and this could very well be the year they finally earn promotion to the second tier.

Today's opponents, fellow League One side Chesterfield, have seen the wheels fall off a little after a strong start to the season.

Paul Cook's side have won just one of their last eight league games but did hammer non-league Braintree 6-0 in the first round of this competition.

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Mansfield will be under the full-time player-management of Adam Murray for the first time today against Cambridge following Cox's departure.

The 33-year-old is the youngest boss in the Football League and Premier League, three-and-a-half months younger than Oldham boss Lee Johnson, whose side are also in FA Cup action today.

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Cambridge are enjoying life back in the Football League after a nine-year absence.

Richard Money, who we heard from earlier, sees his side currently four points outside the play-off places and they despatched League One Fleetwood in the first round.

Mansfield, who were promoted back to the Football League in 2013, have had an altogether tougher start to the campaign.

They parted company with manager Paul Cox a fortnight ago and needed a replay to get past Conference South side Concord Rangers.

The Shakers take on League Two rivals Luton at Gigg Lane today.

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David Flitcroft's Bury will be pleased to have navigated their way here via a potential banana-skin of a first-round tie against Hemel Hempstead Town.

However, that was their last win and a run of four successive defeats means they've dropped off the pace in the League Two promotion race.

Unlike their opponents today, Luton are sitting pretty in the top three of the bottom tier of the Football League after promotion in May.

The Hatters beat League Two rivals Newport 4-2 in the first round and will be looking for a repeat of their 2012-13 run when they beat Premier League Norwich City on their way to the fifth round.

This time last year Gary Johnson's Yeovil were a Championship team for the first time in their history. A third-round berth was guaranteed.

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This year they're having to earn their place there the hard way.

The Glovers, currently 23rd in League One, saw off Crawley in round one but may find a trip to Accrington a tougher proposition.

Stanley, back under the management of John Coleman, are comfortably in mid-table of League Two and shocked Notts County in their first round replay to reach this stage.

We've already given you a taste for some games, but for those of you who may not know the ins and the outs of lower-league football, your Pelly Ruddock Mpanzus from your Danny Hyltons; it's time to give you some scene-setters ahead of today's fixtures.

Just a reminder of the breaking news from earlier today - League Two side Hartlepool have sacked manager Paul Murray following last night's shock defeat by Northern Premier League side Blyth Spartans.

Murray was in charge for just seven games, and leaves them six points adrift of Football League safety.

You can read more about that here.

The BBC hasn't gone completely FA Cup crazy, and on the desk next to me here in Salford Quays they're providing live text coverage of the Premier League game at St James' Park between Newcastle and Chelsea.

It's currently 0-0, but can Jose Mourinho's league leaders continue their fine form with victory over Alan Pardew's side.

Milton Keynes Dons:, external The goals are going up...

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But are the Dons? Karl Robinson's men put their impressive league form on hold for the day as League One rivals Chesterfield visit Stadium:MK in the FA Cup.

Football Focus may have ended on BBC One, but you can get your dose of FA Cup build-up for the eight 15:00 GMT kick-offs right here on the BBC Sport website, before we bring you all the live updates and action from up and down the country.

And we'd love you to get involved. You could tell us if you're on your way to a game, what your greatest FA Cup memory is or anything FA Cup-related you want to get off your chest using #bbcfacup, external or texting 81111.

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Doncaster boss Paul Dickov ahead of the trip to his former club: "The financial aspect of getting to third round is massive. If we could get through to the third round, the prize money alone is massive. The cup run we had when I was at Oldham, we drew Liverpool at home and the money at these clubs keeps them going for the rest of the season. Is there pressure to get to the third round? Possibly."

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John Still (12:45) may not be whole-heartedly going for glory in the FA Cup, but Cambridge United boss Richard Money is, as he hopes his League Two side can see off divisional rivals Mansfield today.

The U's are looking to reach the third round for the first time since 2008, where they lost narrowly to Wolves.

Money told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "This will be a really important day for the supporters and players, because everyone wants to be in that third-round draw.

"Last year we got the big tie as a Conference club against Sheffield United.

"This year we have a game that both teams think they can win and the big prize is the next draw."

One non-league team whose fortunes could be changed is that of Blyth Spartans, after their 2-1 victory over League Two Hartlepool last night.

Blyth's Stephen Turnbull joined a list of great FA Cup free-kick goals in levelling proceedings - but how do you score THE perfect one? Let this BBC iWonder guide talk you through it. Power, angles, spin - it's all covered.

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BBC Sport's Mark Clemmit: "We have three all non-league ties which means we are going to have three non-league sides in third round. What an incentive that is, it could change the fortunes for clubs for the next decade."

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Chester boss Steve Burr:, external Good luck to all the underdogs, live the dream!

His side will be hoping for some themselves tomorrow - the Conference outfit face a trip to League One Barnsley.