Four Kent clubs approach Saturday's FA Cup fourth qualifying round confident of getting through to the first round.

Two of them, Dartford and Bromley, meet each other, Ebbsfleet travel to Ryman North Redbridge while Dover host Blue Square Bet Premier strugglers Bath.

Bromley coach Neil Smith told BBC Radio Kent their players should relish the trip to Dartford, not fear it.

"If I was a player I'd be loving it. They've had a fantastic start but we have to be confident enough," he said.

All four Kent clubs have had a day out against a Football League side in recent years.

Dover Athletic, under previous manager Martin Hayes, beat Gillingham and Aldershot before losing to 2-0 Huddersfield Town in the third round.

Dartford took League Two Port Vale to a first round replay last season while Ebbsfleet reached the first round proper a year ago when they went out to then Blue Square Bet Premier side AFC Wimbledon.

Three seasons ago Ebbsfleet faced Crewe in the first round, while Bromley welcomed Colchester United to Hayes Lane two seasons ago, going out 4-0 in the first round.

Dartford are third in Blue Square Bet South and manager Tony Burman is relishing their game against near neighbours Bromley, who also play in the Blue Square Bet South.

"We've had some good games against Bromley in the last couple of years," he said. "They're a good club run by some good people. It's a great cup tie, it's something I want to be involved in and all the players want to be involved in.

"We want to be in it as long as we can, it'll be a good atmosphere. We got into the first round last year and we're trying to improve and better that.

"But I've said all along I don't want replays, they got in the way last year."

Ebbsfleet manager Liam Daish has warned his side they will still need to be at their best against Redbridge, despite a gap of three divisions between the sides.

"If we play like we can do then I'm confident," he said. "If we play a little bit disjointed like we did Saturday then it will be a difficult afternoon for us.

"It's all part of cup football. You go to different places, different arenas, different stadiums and you have to adjust."

Daish's team selection is hampered by suspensions to midfielder Ram Marwa and defender Yado Mambo, although Charlton had not yet given Ebbsfleet permission to play Mambo in the FA Cup.

Dover Athletic fans will want a repeat of last year's exploits but first have to get past Bath City, who are bottom in Blue Square Bet Premier.

Manager Nicky Forster said: "We know about them, we've done our homework, that's one thing we are improving on is really learning about the opposition. It might just be a slight advantage.

"We know their strengths, we know their weaknesses and we'll put out a team we hope will beat them."

You can hear commentary of Dartford v Bromley on bbc.co.uk/kent (UK listeners only).

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