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SAINTS STAND FIRM AGAINST HIGH-FLIERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 September 2026

BRACKLEY TOWN 1 AFC PORTCH’STR 0
By Tim Carroll

UNBEATEN in the league this season and on a five-game winning run, Step 4 Portchester came into the cup tie full of confidence and with a clear game plan. But it was Step 2 Brackley who progressed through a late goal from sub Fin Roberts.
The Royals set up single-mindedly to take the tie to a replay and stuck resolutely to their task until Roberts struck on 82 minutes, firing in to beat keeper Kieran Magee at his near post.
Under new boss Gareth Dean, Saints dominated possession but struggled to break down an obdurate and disci...

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