Wigan manager Shaun Maloney heaped praise on goalkeeper Sam Tickle as the England Under-21 international made several key saves in his side’s 2-0 success at Carlisle in the first round of the FA Cup.Tickle made some brilliant saves to stave off a galvanised Carlisle side, who felt aggrieved by Ethan Robson’s 14th-minute red card.There were two in particular, from Luke Armstrong and D...Full Story »

Manager Matthew Taylor reflected on a proud day for Wealdstone as they caused an FA Cup first-round upset with a 1-0 triumph at Grimsby.Alex Reid’s 90th-minute strike was enough to give the National League strugglers an unlikely victory at the home of a side sitting 10th in League Two.And former Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder Taylor pointed to a half-time tactical tweak that helped his...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers were taken to extra time by Vanarama National League South side Weston-super-Mare before beating their West Country neighbours 3-1 to book a place in the FA Cup second round.A 95th-minute header from Rovers centre-back Connor Taylor, meeting Luke McCormack’s whipped cross, in the first half of the additional period saw Rovers reclaim the lead after the match had finished 1-1...Full Story »

Blackpool coach Stephen Dobbie was delighted to see his side reach the FA Cup second round with a 2-0 win over Gillingham.Sonny Carey’s brilliant brace ensured the near 600-mile round trip was worth it for Steve Bruce’s League One outfit.And first-team coach Dobbie, at the helm as Bruce takes time off following the tragic death of his grandson, said: “The message to the boys wa...Full Story »

Guiseley were denied a famous FA Cup win as they lost 5-4 on penalties away to Stevenage.The Northern Premier League side deserve plenty of plaudits and maybe more after the match had finished 1-1 following extra time.But two saves during the penalty shoot-out from home goalkeeper Murphy Cooper, one from Lebrun Mbeka which stopped the Lions winning, were able somehow to send the League One side ...Full Story »

Mornflake Stadium proved again to be giant-killing territory for Ben Strevens as he celebrated Dagenham & Redbridge’s FA Cup success at Crewe with his family at the final whistle.Daggers boss Ben Strevens once hit a winner from the penalty spot for Eastleigh in an FA Cup tie at Crewe in 2015.Just like the first-round tie nine years ago, the Vanarama National League side’s winner ...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his young and inexperienced side were still too “powerful” for League Two Fleetwood in their 2-0 FA Cup first-round victory.The League One Royals went in front three minutes into the second half through skipper Tyler Bindon and doubled their advantage in the 86th minute. Jayden Wareham claimed the goal but the crucial final touch was adjudged to ...Full Story »

Gassan Ahadme scored a last-gasp extra-time winner as Charlton escaped with a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win at National League Southend.Miles Leaburn and Zach Mitchell had put the Addicks in control during the first half but their non-league opponents fought back through a Jack Bridge penalty and Oliver Coker’s 52nd minute strike.Matty Godden put Charlton back in front midway through the second...Full Story »

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan was relieved to see his side beat non-league Rushall Olympic 2-0 and secure a place in the next round of the FA Cup.Rushall competed well but the game swung in Accrington’s favour just past the hour mark when Luke Benbow was sent off for two yellow card offences.Josh Woods poked home from close range for Accrington after 73 minutes, and the visitors seal...Full Story »

Veteran midfielder Matthew Lund’s first-half brace ensured Salford advanced to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.The game was only five minutes old when Lund capitalised on sloppy Shrewsbury defending to rifle home from close range.Undettered by their opponents’ fast start, Shrewsbury battled their way back into the game and drew level after 15 minute...Full Story »

League One Reading eased into the FA Cup second round with an uninspiring 2-0 victory over League Two Fleetwood.It was Royals’ eighth win in nine outings in all competitions at the SCL Stadium this season.A disjointed first half produced few highlights, though Town keeper David Harrington made fine stops to deny Jayden Wareham and Chem Campbell.Reading captain Tyler Bindon broke the deadlo...Full Story »

Solihull Moors claimed a place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory in their all non-League clash with Maidstone on Saturday.James Clarke put the National League side ahead against their sixth-tier opponents when he pounced in the box following a double save from Alexis Andre Jr after 49 minutes at the ARMCO Arena.Jack Stevens made victory certain when he converted from the penal...Full Story »

Kabongo Tshimanga’s extra-time goal gave Ian Holloway a comeback win in his first game in charge as Swindon shook off their cup hoodoo with a 2-1 win over Colchester.From a flick-on the forward swiveled and drilled low from close range in the 106th minute to put Town into the FA Cup second round after only managing that feat three times in 12 years.Colchester had edged a lively first half ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt all the credit belonged to Barnet after the National League side gave his team an almighty scare in the first round of the FA Cup at St James Park.After leading 1-0, Exeter found themselves 2-1 and then 3-2 down going into the closing stages of the game, but a Josh Magennis hat-trick and added-time goals from Jay Bird and Kamari Doyle secured a pulsating 5-3 vic...Full Story »

Josh Woods and Tyler Walton secured Accrington Stanley a 2-0 win at 10-man Rushall Olympic to earn a place in the second round of the FA Cup.Stanley could have opened the scoring around the 20-minute mark when Donald Love sent a low-driven cross to the near post but Walton dragged his shot just wide.The hosts then went close when Billy Crellin punched away a cross to Luke Benbow, but he could on...Full Story »

Ben Stephens’ brace helped Harborough reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time as they beat fellow non-league side Tonbridge 4-1.Making their first-round debut, Southern League Premier Central side Harborough had goalkeeper Elliott Taylor to thank for keeping it level with some solid saves in the opening stages.And Harborough went ahead in the 41st minute when Paul Malone no...Full Story »

Exeter were given an almighty fright by National League side Barnet before two goals in added time secured a 5-3 win in a pulsating FA Cup encounter at St James Park.City started well and went in front on 13 minutes through Josh Magennis, who went on to score a hat-trick, before Ryan Glover levelled for the Bees six minutes before half-time.Barnet then went in front on 59 minutes through Zak Bru...Full Story »

Barnsley booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over League Two leaders Port Vale.Marc Roberts, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Adam Phillips all got their names on the scoresheet to secure victory for Darrell Clarke’s side on his return to Vale Park, while Ronan Curtis replied for the Valiants.The League One visitors started the brighter of the two teams and went close...Full Story »

Jamie Jellis handed League Two side Walsall a deserved FA Cup scalp as they humbled four-time winners Bolton 2-1 at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.After falling behind to Josh Sheehan’s 55th-minute free-kick, the Saddlers hit back quickly with former Trotters defender Liam Gordon powering home an equaliser just before the hour mark, following a deep free-kick from keeper Tommy Simkin.The Sad...Full Story »

Goals from Jordan Slew and Rhys Williams gave League Two club Morecambe a hard-fought 2-0 victory over National League South side Worthing in the FA Cup first round.Slew opened the scoring in the seventh minute but the visitors did not wrap the game up until Williams’ 88th-minute strike.Morecambe started the game on the front foot and soon took the lead.Adam Lewis’ long throw from th...Full Story »