Maidstone United Women make the long trip to Devon to face Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup first round knowing anything’s possible after the men’s team’s famous win at Ipswich Town two seasons ago

Maidstone United Women are aiming to emulate the club’s men in pulling off a major FA Cup shock this weekend.

The Stones are looking forward to the biggest match in their history when they visit Plymouth Argyle in a first-round tie at Home Park on Sunday (2pm).

It will be an experience to savour as Tori Campbell’s side run out at the Pilgrims’ 18,000-capacity stadium.

They’re huge underdogs against a side who play four levels above them, just below Women’s Super League 2.

But upsets happen, as Maidstone know only too well, given the men’s extraordinary fourth-round win at Ipswich under George Elokobi two seasons ago.

United’s 2-1 victory at Portman Road serves as inspiration for player-boss Campbell and her squad, and she’s been able to speak to Elokobi for advice.

“It’s been done before in Maidstone - I’m sure we’ll give it our best shot,” said Campbell.

“I had a conversation with George Elokobi this week and I said to him, give me your best advice going into this, because it’s the same league gap as they had with Ipswich.

“One of the biggest things he said was just enjoy it, it’ll go by quickly, so just make the most of it, but don’t fear them, don’t be afraid of them, don’t change too much.

“That’s kind of the route we were going down anyway, so to hear that from him, it was really encouraging.

“George was the first person I went and found.

“Everyone’s really supportive and people have offered advice here, there and everywhere, which has been lovely.”

It’s the first time a women’s team playing under the Maidstone United name have played in the main draw since 1999 and they’ve won three games to reach this stage, including a 4-2 success over Badshot Lea in final qualifying.

They’ve earned £8,800 in prize money and