FA Cup round-up: FC United defeat National League North opponents to progress

5 Oct 2020 By James Gordon

FC United of Manchester claimed a 2-1 victory over National League North opponents Curzon Ashton to progress in the FA Cup.

Regan Linney opened the scoring on the 11th minute, before Matthew Waters equalised on the 50th. However, the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division side reclaimed their lead through Paul Ennis, and it was enough to progress to the third round qualifying.

Following the win, FC United manager Neil Reynolds said: “What a day. What a performance. We stood here four or five days ago and I wasn’t happy. I said my side can’t go out and do what we did Tuesday night.

“We addressed it and we bounced back, we bounced back in style. Credit to every man, every staff member and every fan at home. We bounced back and we showed how good we are.”

Callum Ross celebrates his goal for the Mariners

South Shields travelled to Hurst Cross stadium for the second time in the week to face Ashton United, and the Mariners claimed a 4-0 victory to progress with goals from Jason Gilchrist, Darius Osei, Roberts Briggs and Callum Ross, while John Pritchard was shown a red for the Robins in the 80th minute.

In the other all-Premier Division clashes, there was nothing to separate Buxton and Stafford Rangers with a 0-0 scoreline, and Stafford Rangers claimed the win 4-2 on penalties.

Matlock Town progressed after defeating Grantham Town 1-0, thanks to a goal from Callum Dolan.

Hyde United fell to a defeat to National League North side AFC Fylde with a 4-2 scoreline, while two goals from James Spencer helped recent Premier Division champions Farsley Celtic to a 2-1 victory over Radcliffe.

Markse United scored six against against Consett to progress, while Worksop Town fell short in the penalty shoot-out against Chester, with a 2-2 scoreline after regular time.

There were a total of seven penalty shoot-outs in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying.

AFC Telford defeated Chasetown on penalties after a 1-1 score, while Darlington also progressed with a 5-4 penalty win over Prescot Cables.

Atherton Collieries fell to a 4-0 loss to Guiseley, while Ilkeston Town claimed a 4-1 victory over Hanley Town.

Mickelover defeated Newark 4-1, and Tadcaster Albion progressed with a penalty win over Mossley.

Nantwich Town and Marine also progressed, while Stamford, Lancaster City, Morpeth Town and Stalybridge Celtic were knocked out.

Picture credits: John Porter

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