FA Cup 2016-17

[Silver Stone]

After Ascot United let the Angels off the hook on Sunday with an injury time penalty miss (to win the tie 3-2), the replay took place last night at Stad de Longmead.... it was like watching a different team.... Angels hit 7 without reply (could have so easily been double figures if it wasn't for the heroics of the Ascot keeper who pulled off at least 3 incredible saves in the first half)..... Good to see Phipp back to his previous best....now onto the glamour tie at W&F! The FA cup dream is still alive.....

Tom Phipp is a terrific player when he's on, I had no idea he was with Angels these days.

 

[Jemfy]

"We can confirm that the admission prices for this game will be as per our normal league match day prices. Harriers had hoped to reach an agreement to significantly lower admission prices for this game given it is our second home meeting with Tamworth in the space of a few days, but our guests have been firm in their stance that pricing must remain at its standard tariff."

This seems very bizarre from Tamworth, why would they stop their fans from paying less?

I can only guess and say that it's because they get 50% of the gate after match and travel expenses. The majority of the crowd will be home fans that they are trying to make the money off.

It should also be noted that it is not unknown for FA Cup matches to end up in a loss (with match expenses and travel included), in which case I believe the losses are shared 50/50. It may be that they are trying to avoid this case.

 

[GarthK_HYUFC]

Our FA Cup game against Worthing will be played at AFC Hayes' Farm Park...suppose that's almost home.

 

[Aberstone]

We're also charging standard home admission prices for our tie against Histon (£13). I hope it was a situation similar to the one above with Harriers and Tamworth because that price isn't going to get any stragglers through the gate.

 

[eightiesrobin]

FA cup action tomorrow...who's excited?

 

[Harrier94]

Tamworth take 2 tomorrow, very much enjoyed take 1 on Tuesday so if we get a repeat performance I'll be very happy.

 

[eightiesrobin]

Gainsborough at home for us. They've already beaten us this season (not many haven't), and it's only the fact that it's the FA cup which is making me go, such is my lassitude re all things Alty lately

 

[Seventyseven]

United at Boreham Wood, whilst the Angels are at Wingate & F..... less than 8 miles apart.... having been to Woking on Tuesday (least said about that the better).... my head is telling me to detour.....

 

[StanLee]

We play Hyde United tomorrow at home.

Wasn't long ago they were a division above us, now find themselves 2 below!

Potential banana skin this one.

 

[Benfcht]

We play Hyde United tomorrow at home.

Wasn't long ago they were a division above us, now find themselves 2 below!

Potential banana skin this one.

You'll win comfortably as they have the disaster Darren kelly in charge!

 

[Josh Butler]

Kirby Muxloe of Level 9 United Counties League away for us. We've made a mess of similar ties in the past though...

 

[DarkSithLord]

Flyde at home. Urgh.

 

[Aberstone]

62 league places above Histon. Should win comfortably but this is the FA Cup and we've had more than a few upsets sprung up on us over the years.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Alfreton 1-0 Fylde at HT. Great strike from Tom Allan! Fylde all over us though. Hoping we can hang on! Be nice to get one over on Fylde.

 

[Benfcht]

Ashton Athletic 0-5 FC Halifax Town

Much, much better performance but the finishing was poor. Could have had 10 or more to be honest but it's a good performance which will hopefully kick start our season. Pressure still on Billy Heath. Playoffs a minimum.

 

[Harrier94]

10 goals against Tamworth in 2 games. Easy game Belshaw is a really bad keeper. Onto the next round...Hereford, Stourbridge, Halesowen. Worcester and Telford all possibilities in the next round.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

10 goals against Tamworth in 2 games. Easy game Belshaw is a really bad keeper. Onto the next round...Hereford, Stourbridge, Halesowen. Worcester and Telford all possibilities in the next round.

Tamworth seem to be the biggest Jekyll and Hyde side going.

Speaking Of Hyde, an easy 2-0 win for us against them today, should have been more but apart from Lloyd we lack any real quality.

 

[DarkSithLord]

ENGLAND: FA Cup - Qualification
Alfreton 1 - 0 Fylde
15:00 Finished Alresford 1 - 3 Cadbury Heath
15:00 Finished Altrincham 3 - 2 Gainsborough
15:00 Finished Ashton Athletic 0 - 5 Halifax
15:00 Finished Barton 0 - 1 Hastings
15:00 Finished Barwell 0 - 1 Ilkeston
15:00 Finished Basingstoke 0 - 1 Hungerford
15:00 Finished Bath City 1 - 1 Oxford City
15:00 Finished Beaconsfield 3 - 1 Witham
15:00 Finished Billericay 2 - 1 Bognor
15:00 Finished Bishop Auckland 1 - 0 Trafford
15:00 Finished Blyth 2 - 4 Morpeth
15:00 Finished Brackley 6 - 0 Rugby
15:00 Finished Bradford PA 0 - 1 Salford
15:00 Finished Bridlington 1 - 1 Harrogate
15:00 Finished Brislington 1 - 2 Brimscombe & Thrupp
15:00 Finished Cambridge City 1 - 3 Slough
15:00 Finished Canvey 2 - 2 Potters
15:00 Finished Chasetown 0 - 1 Bedworth
15:00 Finished Chelmsford 3 - 2 Dartford
15:00 Finished Chippenham Town 4 - 1 Poole Town
15:00 Finished Cirencester 1 - 6 Banbury
15:00 Finished Coalville 0 - 1 AFC Mansfield
15:00 Finished Concord 1 - 3 AFC Rushden
15:00 Finished Curzon 1 - 1 Consett
Dereham 1 - 2 St. Albans
15:00 Finished Dulwich Hamlet 0 - 2 Hendon
15:00 Finished Dunstable 1 - 7 Hampton
15:00 Finished Dunston 0 - 2 Chorley
15:00 Finished East Thurrock 2 - 3 Whitehawk
15:00 Finished Eastbourne Borough 2 - 1 Metropolitan
15:00 Finished Ebbsfleet 5 - 0 Sudbury
15:00 Finished Egham 2 - 1 VCD Athletic
15:00 Finished Faversham 2 - 2 Hitchin
15:00 Finished Felixstowe & Walton 2 - 1 Stortford
15:00 Finished Folkestone 3 - 1 Waltham Forest
15:00 Finished Gresley 1 - 1 Stamford
15:00 Finished Hadley 2 - 1 Kings Langley
15:00 Finished Halesowen 1 - 0 Belper Town
15:00 Finished Handsworth 2 - 0 Burscough
15:00 FRO Hanwell Town - Thamesmead
15:00 Finished Havant & Waterlooville 5 - 1 Highworth
15:00 Finished Hayes & Yeading 0 - 2 Worthing
15:00 Finished Hemel 1 - 1 Herne
15:00 Finished Hythe 2 - 4 Walton Casuals
15:00 Finished Kempston 1 - 1 Burgess Hill
15:00 Finished Kidderminster 4 - 0 Tamworth
15:00 Finished Kidsgrove Athletic 1 - 2 Matlock
15:00 Finished Kings Lynn 1 - 0 Harlow
15:00 Finished Kirby Muxloe 1 - 2 Boston
15:00 Finished Lancaster 2 - 1 Darlington
15:00 Finished Margate 2 - 0 Biggleswade Town
15:00 FRO Merstham - Colliers Wood
15:00 Finished Mickleover 1 - 2 Stourbridge
15:00 Finished Nantwich 2 - 2 Marine
15:00 Finished North Leigh 2 - 1 Weston
15:00 Finished Nuneaton 1 - 2 Lincoln Utd.
15:00 Finished Ossett Town 1 - 7 United of Manchester
15:00 Finished Portchester 0 - 2 Merthyr Town
15:00 Finished Rushall 1 - 2 Kettering
15:00 Finished Salisbury 1 - 2 Gloucester City
15:00 Finished Sevenoaks 2 - 2 Chesham
15:00 Finished South Park 1 - 4 Leiston
15:00 Finished Spennymoor 1 - 0 Whitby
15:00 Finished Staines 1 - 0 Maidenhead
15:00 Finished Stockport 2 - 0 Hyde
15:00 Finished Sutton Coldfield 2 - 3 Hereford
15:00 Finished Swindon Supermarine 0 - 1 Farnborough
15:00 Finished Tadcaster 0 - 2 Farsley
15:00 Finished Taunton 2 - 0 Slimbridge
15:00 Finished Uxbridge 1 - 2 Harrow
15:00 Finished Wealdstone 4 - 0 Histon
15:00 Finished Westfields 4 - 2 Highgate United
15:00 Finished Weymouth 3 - 2 Gosport
15:00 Finished Whyteleafe 0 - 2 Welling
15:00 Finished Winchester 4 - 0 Truro
15:00 Finished Wingate & Finchley 0 - 3 Tonbridge
15:00 Finished Witton 1 - 1 Stalybridge
15:00 Finished Worcester 0 - 0 Telford
15:00 Finished Workington 3 - 1 Shildon

 

[DarkSithLord]

FT - Alfreton 1-0 AFC Flyde (Tom Allan 9)

Fantastic win today against a very good side. We certainly rode our luck again but a combination of brave defending poor finishing and a good performance from Spiess was enough.

Delighted to get on over on Flyde who, judging by twitter thought they had won before a ball had been kicked. Nice added bonus of 4,500 in to the coffers too.

Pathetic attendance of 263 but was to be expected due to the total lack of advertisement.

Into the hat for Monday.

Some interesting results!

Hadley FC 2-1 Kings Langley
Coalville 0-1 AFC Mansfield
Also surprised to see Harrogate forced to a replay by Bridlington.

 

[eightiesrobin]

Alty 3 Gainsborough 2

Feared the worst on going 1-0 down after 2 mins, but we actually didn't look bad once we equalised. Should have been clear before Gainsborough equalised out of nowhere (top finish by Jarman pen, mind). The winner was a real goalmouth scramble. A scrappy win over moderate opponents but I'm having it anyway.

 

[Jemfy]

Concord 1 - 3 AFCR&D

3 goals in the first 20 mins was enough for Diamonds despite a penalty shortly before half time. A scoreless second half meant Diamonds won against higher ranked opposition in the cup once again. We seem to be developing a nice habit of pulling out good cup results, with this being the first time we've beaten conference regional opposition.

For the first 30 mins we completely controlled the game, and if you were going to say one team was 2 levels higher than the other, you would have clearly said it was the visitors. You can see how Concord haven't scored a goal at home all season prior to the penalty. We were good in front of goal without being completely clinical and could have scored more, though it would have been harsh. The first time the ball was in the net was Shariff slotting in at the near post with a fine finish from an off-side position, but this served to give us confidence rather than drop our heads. We got on the scorecard soon after, with Richard Bunting slotting the ball in to the far corner under the onrushing goalkeeper. Two followed one reasonably quickly as Diamonds were pretty much camped in the final third thanks to good passing and movement, a cross from a deep position found Tom Lorraine at the back stick, right on his head, so close he could have been holding the post for support. Delirium for Diamonds as Ashton rose to head home a free kick from the wing and at 19 mins we were 3-0 up. We continued to press and keep the ball well for another 10 mins, still dominating, until Concord made a change going 4 at the back which contained us a bit better. From then on the half was about equal. Diamonds lost Ross Oulton to an injury, while a penalty was given at the other end. The decision seemed about fair and Finlay went the wrong way, which was the end of the action in the first half.

After the break the game was a bit slower as Diamonds held the ball a bit more but still threatened on the break. The onus was on Concord as the home side, and they did provide a good threat, mostly from the left wing. Finlay was called in to make some good saves, and one outstanding stop with his legs. The referee began to make a few odd decisions marginally favouring the home side, who toed the line between physical football and fouling very well, but we remained a threat on the break. In truth both teams could have scored in the second half. Shariff was set through down the middle, out-paced his man and slotted to the back stick, hitting the upright. From that chance Concord went straight down the other end, with one of their best efforts of the game. Diamonds never tired as the half went on, changes were made to bring in fresh legs. Concord had a few reasonable chances which a more confident team might have put away, though credit has to go to Finlay who was determined, and wasted time within the rules. In the end the closest to another goal came from AFCR&D again as Nic Evangelinos had the ball headed towards the corner flag with about 10 mins to go before cutting inside and hitting the same post as Shariff earlier.

All in all a great game for Diamonds, and a professional performance. A dominant first half hour followed up by a mature 30 mins. Perhaps the penalty before half time helped us to keep grounded.

Delighted to make the 3rd qualifying round for the FA Cup two years in a row. Can we go further? Let's see who we get in the draw on Monday. Frankly we will probably struggle against a better team from that level, but we seem to raise our game when needed.

 

[The Jovial Forester]

Pleased for the Lilywhites, this round was already the furthest they've ever got I believe and that's a tidy away win, not that I have any idea who Brislington are.

 

[Jemfy]

I think it's fair to say that the Aspect Arena is an experience, nice bar though and I believe it's still £10 entry so fair play to them.

Dumebi Dumaka and Steve Cawley are a ridiculously good front 2 for our level so Diamonds will need to be well on their game to get a result.

Cawley took the penalty, but Dumaka didn't play. Their key threat came from the left side, not sure who it was playing there, though it lines up against our right side of defense which is our weaker side.

Indeed it was £10 entry. Nothing wrong with the ground IMO. OK it's quite basic, but it serves it's purpose, probably the bare minimum for entry to step 2. Only thing you can really deride massively is the dugout side of the ground. Pitch seemed really good too, which probably helped us!

 

[Aberstone]

Tom Stephens is their left back I believe, highly rated over there.

Wealdstone 4-0 Histon (Att: 327)

Comfortable win and should have been more. Elliot Benyon bagged a brace and there were also goals from Ricky Wellard (an absolute screamer) and Josh Hutchinson which see us into the hat for Monday's draw.

 

[GarthK_HYUFC]

We are out.

Much much better performance than of late but still lacking the finishing touch. Had alot of our youngsters out there today and they showed great signs and put alot of effort into the game but it wasn't to be. It was quite a good game to be fair although Worthing dominated in terms of pushing forward and creating we defended really well also with a few great saves from the keeps. We were down to 10 men for most of the game aswell which didn't help us really.

The full time result was

Hayes and Yeading 0-2 Worthing.

Good luck to them in the next round

 

[DarkSithLord]

Pleased for the Lilywhites, this round was already the furthest they've ever got I believe and that's a tidy away win, not that I have any idea who Brislington are.

Brislington is a suburb of Bristol I think. They famously got all the way to the 4th qualifying round a few years back.

 

[The Jovial Forester]

Brislington is a suburb of Bristol I think. They famously got all the way to the 4th qualifying round a few years back.

I found that out after I posted, Western League side apparently and saw that bit about their earlier exploits on Wikipedia (which they've clearly written themselves, 'we' all through the latter bit. And why not)

 

[Harrier94]

Nuneaton lost to Lincoln United? They worry me for where they are heading.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Nuneaton lost to Lincoln United? They worry me for where they are heading.

Couldnt happen to a nicer club. Perhaps the only club we dont get on with.

 

[Jemfy]

Copied and pasted results from the FA site to preserve the draw numbers. Normally the FA release the draw in order such that regions are grouped. Numbers may or may not be preserved for future draws (as becomes the case from the 4th qualifying round onward).

There are big differences in the sizes of regions, but they seem to make sense, partially based on sides who were knocked out. The difference in region sizes could represent a number of things, such as the number of teams who came in at the 2nd qualifying round in each (maybe they were evenly spread) or the number of teams who applied and were accepted to begin with.

North (19)
1 Bridlington Town FC or Harrogate Town FC
2 Handsworth Parramore FC
3 Witton Albion FC or Stalybridge Celtic FC
4 Morpeth Town FC
5 Bishop Auckland FC
6 Nantwich Town FC or Marine FC
7 FC Halifax Town
8 Curzon Ashton FC or Consett FC
9 Altrincham FC
10 Matlock Town FC
11 Lancaster City FC
12 Alfreton Town FC
13 Farsley Celtic AFC
14 Salford City FC
15 Workington AFC
16 Chorley FC
17 Stockport County FC
18 FC United Of Manchester
19 Spennymoor Town FC
??? - Midlands/Central England (14)
20 Kettering Town FC
21 Boston United FC
22 Hereford FC
23 Brackley Town FC
24 AFC Mansfield
25 Stourbridge FC
26 Westfields FC
27 Kidderminster Harriers FC
28 Lincoln United FC
29 Halesowen Town FC
30 Gresley FC or Stamford AFC
31 Ilkeston FC
32 Bedworth United FC
33 Worcester City FC or AFC Telford United
???? - South-east? (33)
34 Sevenoaks Town FC or Chesham United FC
35 AFC Rushden & Diamonds
36 Beaconsfield SYCOB FC
37 Egham Town FC
38 Hendon FC
39 Walton Casuals FC
40 St Albans City FC
41 Tonbridge Angels FC
42 Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
43 Wealdstone FC
44 Dartford FC
45 Staines Town FC
46 Worthing FC
47 Hemel Hempstead Town FC or Herne Bay FC
48 Eastbourne Borough FC
49 Kempston Rovers FC or Burgess Hill Town FC
50 Leiston FC
51 Hadley FC
52 Ebbsfleet United FC
53 Felixstowe & Walton United FC
54 Slough Town FC
55 Folkestone Invicta FC
56 Harrow Borough FC
57 Whitehawk FC
58 Canvey Island FC or Potters Bar Town FC
59 Welling United FC
60 King's Lynn Town FC
61 Billericay Town FC
62 Faversham Town FC or Hitchin Town FC
63 Hanwell Town FC or Thamesmead Town FC
64 Merstham FC or Colliers Wood United FC
65 Margate FC
66 Hastings United FC
??? - South-West (14)
67 Swindon Supermarine FC
68 Winchester City FC
69 Havant & Waterlooville FC
70 Cadbury Heath FC
71 Chippenham Town FC
72 Gloucester City FC
73 Banbury United FC
74 Hungerford Town FC
75 Weymouth FC
76 Merthyr Town FC
77 Taunton Town FC
78 Brimscombe & Thrupp FC
79 Bath City FC or Oxford City FC
80 North Leigh FC


If I've got it right then it might remain 4 regions with some manual shuffling, or possibly go to a straight North/South as it is in 4th round qualifying. In that case I expect Alfreton to go further south. Beyond that it's either us heading in to that midland group or, more likely, Brackley pushed into the South-East group.