FA Cup

EAGLES ARE SPOT ON FOR REPLAY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 October 2026

BEDFORD TOWN 2 WINGATE & F 2
By Roger Worsley

WINGATE & Finchley nearly produced another FA Cup shock after beating Step 2 Hemel Hempstead in the previous round, but paid the penalty as Bedford Town struck late from the spot for a replay.
The visitors kept the Eagles at bay through some good saves from Charlie Grainger and the well-drilled defence. And they took the lead on 28 minutes when Anointed Chukwu fired in from the right corner of the area.
Bedford came back ten minutes later, when Jake Watkiss’ clumsy challenge on Josh Castiglione gave the referee no choice ...

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