FA Cup Match Reports – 29th/30th August

The FA Cup – First Qualifying Round

Witton Albion 3–3 Shildon (Att: 367)

A thrilling contest saw Shildon  come from behind to earn a replay. The visitors led early when Luke Spalding (8)  put them in front but Witton struck twice in added on time at the end of the first half when Freddy Garbutt (45+1) equalised and then Josh Langley (45+4) gave them a 2-1 interval lead . A third goal for the hosts by Jacob Hamman (60 ) gave them a 2 goal cushion but Shildon stormed back and Jon Weirs (67) pulled one back before Billy Greulich-Smith (77 ) grabbed an equaliser  Both sides will meet again in the replay to decide who advances.

West Auckland Town 3–1 Wythenshawe FC (Att: 261)

Matthew Willshaw put West Auckland ahead on 34 minutes and doubled his tally early in the second half (51) to give Auckland a two goal lead on his first start..The visitors pulled a goal back when Henry Carne (55 ) scored  Alfre Steel (78 ) added a third to seal the tie with 10 minutes remaining and West Auckland march confidently into the next round of the FA Cup.

Newcastle Blue Star 1–0 Heaton Stannington (Att: 813)

In front of a bumper crowd, Blue Star claimed the bragging rights with a narrow win over Heaton Stannington to progress into the next round..In a hard fought close game with not many chances  The decisive goal came with just 4 minutes left on the clock.Leon Burke found himself in space on the right and his angled drive flew into the net to the delight of the huge home support.

Kendal Town 0–1 Dunston (Att: 434)

Kendal battled hard but fell to a single goal from Dunston, who showed their cup pedigree to see the game out.The only goal of the game came just before half time when will Shaw drove up the left wing and crossed for Robinson to dummy and Phil Turnbull to fire home.The visitors advance to the next round, leaving Kendal to focus on league matters.