Marine make FA Cup history

30 Nov 2020 By James Gordon

Marine have become only the second club from the eighth tier to progress to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Proper.

Marine have progressed to the third round of the FA Cup following a dramatic 1-0 victory over National League South side Havant & Waterlooville.

Chasetown FC are the only other club who have featured in the third round of the FA Cup from the eighth tier in the 2007/08 season.

The Pitching In Northern Premier League N/West side haven't played a fixture since their round two victory over Colchester United earlier this month, and haven't featured in the Northern Premier League since October 27, where they played Pickering Town.

It was captain Niall Cummins who scored in the 120th minute to book a place in the next round in the behind-closed-doors fixture, which featured live on BT Sport.

Marine are ball number 58 in tonight's third round draw, with clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship joining the competition at this stage.

Where next?

Marine to host Tottenham in FA Cup Marine have drawn Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur at home in the FA Cup Third Round draw.

Saturday's transfer list - November 28th Player movements registered with the Northern Premier League from Sunday 22nd November to Saturday 28th November.