Proud Guiseley manager Mark Bower said it was “gutting” his side did not get the FA Cup upset at Stevenage he felt they deserved.The Northern Premier League visitors were eventually beaten 5-4 on penalties after an 83rd-minute Will Longbottom equaliser had sent the game to extra time.However, Bower felt it should have been his team, and not League One Boro, who should have been celeb...Full Story »

Maidenhead assistant manager Ryan Peters was proud of his side’s efforts despite bowing out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 extra-time defeat at home to Crawley.The Magpies were on course to reach the second round for the first time since 1886 through Shawn McCoulsky but Toby Mullarkey’s strike in stoppage time forced an additional 30 minutes.Tola Showunmi’s first Crawley goal wi...Full Story »

Kettering produced an FA Cup giantkilling for the ages as they stunned local rivals Northampton 2-1 at Sixfields.The seventh-tier Poppies trailed to an unfortunate own goal at half-time, but overcame 79 places and four divisions to claim a famous victory against their county neighbours in the first round.Substitute Luca Miller scored with his first touch to level before former Newcastle striker ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor praised Weston-super-Mare after the non-league side pushed the Pirates all the way before suffering a 3-1 defeat in their FA Cup first-round clash at the Memorial Stadium.The League One outfit needed extra time to get past stubborn opposition from three tiers below, as the Seagulls showed why they are flying high in the National League South and had not lost fo...Full Story »

Charlton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s dramatic 4-3 win at Southend showed why the FA Cup is the best competition in the world.Gassan Ahadme’s strike in the dying seconds of extra time saw the Addicks through to the second round.Jones admitted he was relieved to avoid an upset against their National League hosts.“We should’ve gone through comfortably but as it was it ...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Grant McCann was thrilled after his side’s late 1-0 win over Barrow in the FA Cup first round.Patrick Kelly, on loan from Premier League West Ham, sent the visitors through at Holker Street as he opened his account for the club with a timely 83rd-minute winner.McCann said: “I’m really pleased to get through.“I’m pleased for Patrick to get his first go...Full Story »

Micky Mellon insists Oldham’s priority is regaining their Football League status after watching them dump former club Tranmere out of the Emirates FA Cup.However, the ex-Rovers boss was jubilant about his National League side’s comeback 2-1 win over their League Two hosts, enabling the Latics to reach round two for the first time in four seasons.Connor Jennings fired Tranmere –...Full Story »

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 »

Daniel Farke praised his Leeds side’s dominance after they comfortably swept aside Plymouth 3-0 to extend their unbeaten Championship run to eight games.Goals from Dan James, Joel Piroe and Brenden Aaronson put the White 3-0 up at the end of a one-sided first half at Elland Road.It was a tough afternoon for Wayne Rooney’s Argyle, who set up in an ultra-defensive system but ultimately...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 »