Colchester vs Tottenham preview: League One's bottom club look to upset the Premier League title contenders

A look ahead to the Emirates FA Cup fixture at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

Colchester United's players celebrate going ahead against Charlton Athletic in the last round (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Nicky Shorey: The Football League veteran was recently signed on a free transfer after a short spell at Pune City in India. He will be looking to prove he still has it and a good defensive display could help the unfancied U’s pull off one of the great cup upsets.

Best stat…

0: This will be the first time in the history of the two clubs that the senior teams will have ever played each other.

Remember when…

Then Fourth Division Colchester knocked out Don Revie’s Leeds United in one of the most memorable FA Cup upsets of all time in 1971.

Player to watch…

Alex Gilbey: The 21-year-old midfielder is a target of several Championship clubs and has been tipped by manager Kevin Keen to be playing top-flight football in the coming years. A good showing against Tottenham could see him being looked at by clubs in the top level.

Form guide…

Colchester: LDWLDL

Tottenham: DDLWWW

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 12.45pm

TV: Live on BT Sport 1, coverage starts at 12.00pm.