NLP & FLP FA Cup special: First round upsets, close calls + a look at the second round draw

This week, we bring you a special edition of a combined Non-League Goalmouth and The Football League Paper Podcast…

It was an action-packed FA Cup first round weekend, so this week The NLP’s Matt Badcock and Jon Couch are joined by The Football League Paper’s Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy to go over all the action.

From Wimborne Town’s upset of League Two strugglers Crawley Town to the EFL clubs who turned on the style, we’ve got it all covered.

The guys chat about the Sunday games that saw Stafford Rangers take Grimsby Town to penalties and Stockport County’s ten men battle their way back from falling 2-0 down at Cray Wanderers.

We also take a look at Kidderminster Harriers’ big result over Doncaster Rovers last Saturday, as well as Barrow and Carlisle seeing off League Two opposition to reach round two.

Chris gives his insight into his theory behind why some EFL clubs will fall to shock defeats, while others are able to wriggle out of tricky situations.

Sheffield Wednesday’s defeat at Oldham Athletic is also on the agenda and if, long term, it might be a ‘good defeat’ for new Owls boss Dave Challinor.

And the team also go over the second round draw that has thrown up a number of intriguing ties, including Dover Athletic against Leicester City.

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