There was only one name on the scoresheet when Weston-super-Mare made history by reaching the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 138-year history – Louis Britton.
The striker scored both goals as they beat Chelmsford Town 2-0 last month to set up a tie away at League Two Grimsby Town on Saturday (17:45 GMT).
“It’s obviously going to be a very tough game, Grimsby are a very good side and it’s away at their place, it’s always difficult when you’re travelling away but we’ll be hoping to cause an upset and hopefully in the next round get a big tie,” Britton told BBC Points West.
“That’s what dreams are made of, it would be nice to grab another couple of goals on Saturday.”
The 24-year-old has found the net 19 times so far this season as the National League South side’s top scorer.
Against Chelmsford, he volleyed in to put Weston in front midway through the second half, before firing in from close range.
“My phone hasn’t stopped since that day I don’t think,” he added.
“When I’m shopping and people say I’ve seen your goal on the TV it’s a nice feeling.”
Britton signed with Bristol City as a teenager in 2019, going on to score on his debut for the club in 2021 against Brentford.
But a year later he was released and had spells at non-league clubs like Cork City, Yeovil, Maldon and Tiptree before finding a home at Weston last spring.
Like many of his team-mates he juggles his football career with full-time work, spending his days alongside his dad Geoff as a painter and decorator.
Days before travelling to Grimsby, Louis Britton is finishing a full refurbishment on a house as well as spending evening time as a children’s football coach.
“Luckily when I got released from Bristol City I had this [painting] to drop back to, my plan B, so I’m thankful for that,” he said.
“It’s pretty flexible, that’s one of the main reasons why I do it. Being a part-time footballer you need to be quite flexible especially when you’ve got a game away to Grimsby on a Friday and I need a day off.”
Britton’s main aim is to work his way back up the English football leagues and get back into full-time football.
And what better platform has he got than the chance to become an FA Cup hero for his team again.
“You never know who’s going to be watching on Saturday and it’s an opportunity for all of us to put ourselves out there and make a name for ourselves,” Britton said.
“The whole buzz around the club is really good at the minute and we’re second in the league at the moment.
“Really enjoying this season and hopefully we can go one better on Saturday.”
