Non-League Paper

MERTHYR TOWN 1 TRURO CITY 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 September 2026

By Andy Mitchell

■TOM HARRISON’S last-gasp equaliser rescued Truro a replay at the end of what was looking like another hard-luck story. After more than five years without a win in the FA Cup, the Tinners could hardly believe their luck as home keeper Jaimie Cogman produced an extraordinary performance to keep them at bay before Elis Watts snaffled what appeared to be Merthyr’s sucker-punch.
However, Harrison was at the back post to turn in five minutes past the 90 to ensure both sides will be in the hat for ahead of Tuesday’s rematch.
Max Kinsey hit the ...

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