In the past two seasons, the Grecians have signed two Halifax Town players – Millenic Alli and Andrew Oluwabori – and Fitzwater expects the current crop of players at the National League club will give them a stern test.
“The clubs seem to have a good relationship. Both [players] came in and did well. We’re going to have to go there with a gameplan and be ready for a really tough afternoon,” he said.
“Hopefully we do the basics well, perform to a level we know we can and we’ll be through to the next round.”
Halifax are riding high in eighth place in the National League and Fitzwater said they will be “very good” for the match.
“They’ll be up for it. We’re away from home and we’ve got to be at our best, and I’m sure if we are we can get through to the next round.
This tie means a 600-mile round-trip for both the team and the fans and Fitzwater says the players are incredibly grateful.
“The fans have been great home and away. It seems that every game we’ve played has been over six hours away from home,” he said.
“We’re really thankful for their backing and we hope they have a good afternoon.”
