FA CUP ties add a different dimension to this weekend’s card with team selection vital before settling on certain sides.

As the tournament goes on clubs should put more emphasis on a run and I’m looking at a couple of sides who would welcome an extended stay in the tournament.

So let’s start the line with Stevenage who should be boosted by the appointment of former Arsenal coach Gary Smith as successor to Graham Westley.

Stevenage hammered MK Dons 4-2 in midweek while Notts County couldn’t break down a poor Preston side at home.

County won 2-0 in League One when the sides met earlier in the season but I reckon this will go the other way.

Stevenage have lost just once since Westley left for Preston so aren’t missing as much as most people predicted. They are a best 21-20 with William Hill against a side with one victory in seven.

I also like the look of Blackpool against Sheffield Wednesday. Ian Holloway’s men have added strength in the window and are unbeaten in four, during which time they’ve hit 12 goals.

Wednesday won in midweek and knocked West Ham, albeit a weakened one, in the last round but crucially failed to score at home to Charlton so may struggle against Blackpool’s better quality. The Tangerines are 10-11 at BetVictor.

Huddersfield have won three in a row to get their promotion push back on track. They travel to Tranmere, who haven’t won in five, and Jordan Rhodes and co should pick up the points. Huddersfield are 1-1 with the likes of BetVictor and Betfred.

Another side who have won three on the bounce after a blip are Wimbledon. They tackle an Aldershot outfit who have been firing blanks with no goals in six games.

Wimbledon usually concede so Shots could end their drought but after eight in three games the home side will expect to hit the target. They are a biggest 6-4 at BetVictor.

Complete the line in Scotland where it’s impossible to see past Second Division Cowdenbeath as they bid to bounce back from last week’s defeat at Forfar.

Albion Rovers have lost five in row, only scoring in a 6-1 defeat at Arbroath, and have completely lost their way. Beath are a biggest 1-2 at Paddy Power.

Five to follow

Stevenage

Blackpool

Huddersfield

Wimbledon

Cowdenbeath

Perm any 4 and all 5 (6 bets)

Pays a biggest £268.20 to a £10 stake at BetVictor