FA Cup

CHRIS ACCEPTS BLUES’ DEFEAT

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 November 2026

Cornes: We were flattered
By Steven Holden

COLCHESTER 1
Williams 32

W’CESTER C 0
HONEST Worcester City boss Chris Cornes admitted 1-0 flattered his side as League Two Colchester United ended the Southern Premier Central side’s cup hopes.
“It was only 1-0 but if I’m being realistic and honest about it, it could have been four or five,” Cornes said reflecting on a tie settled by Jaden Williams’ first-half strike.
“They’ve hit the bar and then Cristiano [Dzialuk] has made a save straight after that and maybe two one-on-ones. ...

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