FA Cup

McGRATH’S BRAVE TOWN GIVE ROBINS TOUGH TEST

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 November 2026

By Jon Palmer

CHELTENHAM 2
Evans 16, Miller 90+3

FC HALIFAX T 0
FC Halifax Town boss John McGrath said he had nothing but pride with his team’s efforts despite ultimately coming up short to League Two side Cheltenham Town.
Teenager Jake Evans fired the Robins in front on 16 minutes but the game hung in the balance thereon until George Miller’s stoppage-time header wrapped up victory for Steve Cotterill’s side.
McGrath said: “I thought we dominated, they scored against the run of play and we said at half-time to keep the same energy levels.
“I...

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