FA Cup

SAINTS CLAIM SUMMIT BATTLE

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 October 2017

BRACKLEY TOWN 4
BRAINTREE TOWN 1
By Tim Carroll
BRACKLEY easily won this clash between teams at the top of the National League North and South, having taken the lead as early as the third minute through Glenn Walker who finished past keeper Nathan McDonald at the third time of asking.
Only the post came between Alex Gudger’s header and a second Brackley goal after a fine move deserved better.
In the second half Luke Graham’s towering header and Ellis Myles’ fierce shot put Saints in an unassailable position before the hour mark. Aaron Williams headed a fourth goal in the 6...

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