Anything is possible in the FA Cup as Maidstone get ready to face Stevenage again - just ask Frannie Collin.
Striker Collin was the Stones’ two-goal hero the last time the sides met in the competition a decade ago this year.
‘Frannie Day’ is still celebrated every November on social media as United remember their 2-1 first-round replay triumph.
After a goalless draw at Broadhall Way, it was back to the Gallagher where League 2 Boro were heavy favourites to get the job done at the second attempt against Isthmian Premier Maidstone.
But Jay Saunders’ side upset the odds in front of the BT Sports cameras with Collin’s 87th-minute header from a Ben Greenhalgh cross sending them through to round two.
His first goal came in just the second minute after latching on to Jay May’s flick, with Boro levelling just after half-time.
The clubs meet again at the Gallagher on Saturday, this time in round three, with United out to emulate their 2014 triumph.
The tie was confirmed after Stevenage beat Port Vale on penalties in a second-round replay after battling back from 2-0 and 3-2 down.
“I was out with Flish (former Stones team-mate Alex Flisher) when the draw was made and obviously Stevenage and Port Vale had the replay,” said Collin, 36, now at Hythe.
“Port Vale were at home, so it was more likely to be them, but I just had a feeling they’d play Stevenage again and so it happened.
“To be fair, Stevenage at home, it’s a hell of an opportunity to get to the fourth round.
“They’d have liked one of the big boys, like anyone would, but if you’re not getting one of them, the next best thing is a winnable game at home which, realistically, is what they’ve got.
“Stevenage are going well in League 1 but Barrow were going well in League 2 and
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