The Road to Wembley continues next week in Round 2 of the 2008/09 Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with a showpiece final and six-figure jackpot awaiting this season's finalists.

The Robins take on Walsall at Whaddon Road on Tuesday 7th October at 7:45pm, with the enticing prospect of an appearance at the home of English football on the cards.

The financial rewards that can be won from the cup competition for clubs from Leagues 1 and 2 are significant, with last season's finalists - Milton Keynes Dons and Grimsby Town - each pocketing more than £350,000 in gate receipts alone. This season's total prize fund is £400,000, with the winning club earning a total jackpot of £100,000.

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"The Johnstone's Paint Trophy is a great competition for the League One and League Two clubs," said Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen.

"It gives them the chance of a Wembley final and can also provide some much needed finance. The ticket incentives are also a good way of attracting the next generation of supporters."

As in recent seasons, special efforts are being made to attract more young fans to matches in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Cheltenham are offering free tickets to under 16's when accompanied by a paying adult, with adult tickets priced just £10. For more information call 01242 573558 or visit www.ctfc.com.

In order to avoid a late finish for families, there will be no extra-time in drawn matches in the competition, with deadlocked games being decided by penalty shoot-outs at the end of 90 minutes.

To download a poster for next week's game to put up in your place of work, pub or social club please click here: Walsall match poster.

For more details on the Johnstone's Paint Trophy visit www.football-league.co.uk.