FA Trophy round-up: Marske United defeat FC United in Third Qualifying Round

By James Gordon

Pitching In Northern Premier League N/West outfit Marske United progressed to the first round of the Buildbase FA Trophy following a 3-2 victory over Premier Division side FC United of Manchester.

Curtis Jones opened the scoring for the hosts at Broadhurst Park in the 13th minute, before Adam Boyes levelled things up just six minutes later.

It was Boyes again who gave the visitors the lead, before Michael Fowler equalised with just minutes left.

However, an extra time winner from Lewis Maloney helped guide Marske United to the first round proper.

Elsewhere, Warrington Town progressed following a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Premier Division rivals Lancaster City at Cantilever Park.

Ashton United defeated Clitheroe 1-0, while Basford United took a 2-1 victory over Alvechurch.

Goals from James Walshaw and Reece Styche saw Buxton defeat Brighouse Town 2-0.

Marine, who will face Colchester United in the FA Cup First Round Proper, defeated Stalybridge Celtic 2-1.

Braces from Patrick Webb and Stuart Beavon, plus a fifth from Josh Satchwell saw Mickleover defeat Dereham Town 5-0.

Kidsgrove Athletic defeated Stratford Town 3-1, Stamford won 3-0 over Stourbridge and Grantham Town defeated Yaxley 2-0.

Robert Briggs’ goal in the 54th minute was enough to send South Shields through against Colne.

Bamber Bridge defeated Premier Division rivals Radcliffe 2-1, and Runcorn Linnets took a 4-1 victory over Pickering Town.

Workington progressed thanks to a goal from Connor Tinnion against Glossop North End, while Morpeth Town defeated Whitby Town 3-1 and Nantwich Town defeated Redditch United 3-2.

Leek Town, Loughborough Dynamo, Newcastle Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Stafford Rangers and Worksop Town were all knocked out.

Pictures of Ashton United v Clitheroe by John Porter.

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