Non-League Paper

PORTLAND UNITED 0 THAME UNITED 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 September 2026

By Darren Stone

■ THAME returned from their first-ever trip to the isle of Portland with a hard earned victory over the Blues to book their place in the next round.
The blustery conditions conspired to keep goal-scoring opportunities to a premium in an even first half that saw the impressive Greg Hackett go close on the half-hour mark only to see his shot blocked.
The visitors seemed to gain a grip on the conditions after the break; Dan West heading wide two minutes in from a corner. But, just two minutes on, Hackett made the breakthrough as he fired past home stopper Callum ...

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