FA Cup

BATTLING GENERALS MARCH ON

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 October 2026

CHESHAM UTD 4 REAL BEDFORD 3
By Simon Newbury

CHESHAM won a thrilling game to move into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Real Bedford boast a 100 per cent record in the Southern League Premier Central, but National League South Chesham made the stronger start.
After a couple of near misses the home side took the lead
STAR MAN: Joe Andrews (Chesham United) ENTERTAINMENT: ★★★★★
through a fine low shot from Dubem Eze.
But the lead only lasted three minutes as Sam Cartwright tapped in after Chesham failed to clear a corner.
The Generals p...

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