Non-League representation in the FA Cup is over for another year, and it’s hard to shake the feeling that there will be fewer of the stories that make the competition special now that replays are a thing of the past.
Jay Saunders is happy for Tonbridge Angels to stay incognito in their play-off push – but admits they’re still miffed to be denied a reprieve in the FA Trophy.
Chris Arthur is daring to dream that high-flying Sittingbourne can reach a Wembley final despite facing the daunting task of a trip to Southend United in the last 16 of the Isuzu FA Trophy next month.
One legend saluted another as Neil Warnock led the warm tributes paid to Peter Wragg, a colourful and charismatic figure in Non-League, who has died aged 78 after battling vascular dementia in recent years.
ALTRINCHAM battled through to the last 16 of the FA Trophy after coming from behind to defeat high-flying Barnet, ending the Bees’ 10-game unbeaten run.
HOLDERS Gateshead’s 11th-hour decision to switch their fourth-round tie with Boston United from Tyneside to Teesside backfired as the Pilgrims progressed to the last 16 for the first time this century.
GLEN Taylor struck twice as Spennymoor Town overcame Hampton & Richmond in this battle of National League South v North to advance to the last 16 of the FA Trophy.