Richards expects tough FA Cup tie

Marc Richards is Port Vale's top scorer this season with eight goals

Port Vale striker Marc Richards believes Stevenage Borough will provide tough opposition in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.

Vale are unbeaten in seven matches while Stevenage lie second in the Blue Square Premier.

"We're expecting to win because we're the league team, but they're no mugs," Richards told BBC Radio Stoke.

"They're in the top half of the Conference for a reason. It's going to be a tough game for us."

Richards, who has found the net eight times this season, also says he has set himself a target of scoring 15 goals by the turn of the year.

"We've got games coming thick and fast, and if I can keep myself fit, hopefully I'll sneak up towards that mark," added the former Barnsley and Northampton forward.