FA Cup

Barton Town 1-4 Chorley: Magpies cruise into next round

Chorley were a class above Barton Town to claim their spot in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 October 2026

By Pete Tscherewik
BARTON T 1 CHORLEY 4

Stephens 90+4

Taylor 35, Wilson 37, Hunt 40, 61
Chorley were a class above Barton Town to claim their spot in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.
A brace for Max Hunt, as well as goals from Max Wilson and Elliot Taylor, put the Magpies into the hat for the fourth qualifying round draw.
Despite a late consolation goal for the Northern Counties East League Premier Division hosts by Lewis Stephens.
Match action
Chorley started brightly, making their presence felt on the Barton backline, Hunt hitting the crossbar after seven minutes, a sign of t...

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