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Derek deChabert's FA Cup predictions

Dandy Town v Devonshire CougarsTomorrow's match of the day will pit the Island's most in-form team, Dandy Town, against a slumping Cougars side who haven't looked themselves as of late.What was to develop into a five-match series, Cougars won the first two matches but Town have now reeled off three consecutive wins against their urban rivals and look favourites right now to lift the FA Cup come April.

Dandy Town v Devonshire Cougars

Tomorrow's match of the day will pit the Island's most in-form team, Dandy Town, against a slumping Cougars side who haven't looked themselves as of late.

What was to develop into a five-match series, Cougars won the first two matches but Town have now reeled off three consecutive wins against their urban rivals and look favourites right now to lift the FA Cup come April.

The key to this cup tie will be whether the attacking arsenal of Town shows up and whether Cougars are prepared to fight to put up a fight.

A question mark remains over the availability of Cougars' inspirational skipper Kwame Steede.

Prediction: Dandy Town 2-1

Somerset Trojans v PHC Zebras

A historic rivalry will be renewed when these two lock horns.

The two biggest clubs in the history of domestic football will look to rain on each other's parade with the winner one step closer to etching their name on yet another FA Cup trophy.

Somerset (9) and PHC (10) have won the most FA Cups along with North Village, with the hosts still looking for revenge after suffering double-digit cup defeats by the men from Warwick.

Zebras should be able to come through this match although the likes of Jelani Scott, Adrian Burrows and Jelani Butterfield will have something to say about the result.

The defending champions are hitting a high right now and a victory over their oldest rivals will be sweet for both the players and fans alike.

Prediction: Zebras 3-1

Southampton Rangers v Tuff Dogs

A good run in the FA Cup remains on the cards for Rangers, with this clash against Commercial side Tuff Dogs likely to see them go into the hat for the quarter-final draw.

Rangers have been consistent all season, earning the results necessary to put them in a position to stay out of the relegation zone and they should transfer that form into this match.

The surprise package of the FA Cup thus far, Dogs will do well to be competitive for the entire match. Having already defeated better opposition than themselves in this year's competition, they will be looking to add a Premier scalp to the those already in their bag.

With a youthful side, they should make a match out of it, but victory remains a tall order.

Prediction: Rangers 3-0

North Village v MR Onions

The nine-time champions will be looking to make quick work of MR Onions at home.

If Village field a full strength squad, it should prove to be smooth sailing into the next round for a side who have recently found their stride.

A run of wins has revived the season for the Rams and a berth in the quarter-finals will go a long way twards lifting their confidence heading into the stretch.

Onions, however, will not be a pushover and could be a handful for the Premier side if they take their opponents lightly.

With numerous Commercial League titles under their belt and a wealth of experience in their ranks, Onions will need to call upon all of their resources to pull off an upset.

Onions beat their Commercial Division counterparts last weekend and will be looking for the same result here.

Prediction: Rams 3-1

Devonshire Colts v Robin Hood

This could be the weekend when Colts get their first victory of the season as they host Commercial side Robin Hood at Police Field.

The Premier side have suffered a terrible campaign thus far but could turn it around with a spot in the next round of a tournament in which traditionally they have excelled.

Champions two ago, they could be inspired to move on again if they come out with the right result tomorrow.

Hood won't be stepping out to make up the numbers and will be looking to add to Colts' misery by dumping them out at the first hurdle.

Hood have a mix of youth and experience and this will be one of the more closely contested matches of the weekend.

Prediction: Colts 3-2

Boulevard Blazers v BAA

Blazers should have their own way against a BAA team bottom of the First Division.

Andrew Bascome's men have been consistent all season and will be looking to finally get their hands on silverware after letting the Dudley Eve Cup slip through their grasp.

They should be firing on all cylinders, something that will not bode well for the winners of the first ever FA Cup.

Pride could keep BAA in the match for a short time but expect the speed and trickery of Boulevard's forwards to prove too much.

Prediction: Blazers 4-0

Somerset Eagles v Hamilton Parish Peppers

Eagles will be looking to knock out old foes Hamilton Parish and book their place in the last eight.

Darrin Dowling has been on song in recent weeks, scoring a hatful of goals for Eagles but will need to be at his best if his side are to have any chance of winning.

Peppers have been a revelation this season, bolstering their side with seasoned campaigners who could see them make a serious run into the final, a place they earned a few years back.

Now as a Premier side, they have been tested in many areas of the game and that could be the difference in this match.

Expect this to be a close affair, separated by the odd goal.

Prediction: Parish 2-1

Prospect v Ireland Rangers

Both matches between these teams this season have ended in draws and as such this clash might require extra time.

The two sides have had a relative easy passage to get to this stage and will be looking to avoid the big clubs in the next round in order to pursue their dream of FA Cup glory.

Rangers striker Jonathan Bean could be the most important player on the pitch and his influence on the match will go a long way to deciding who wins this one.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1