Emirates FA Cup

It was a mixed afternoon for Hellenic sides in the FA Cup. Worcester Raiders battled hard but bowed out after a narrow 2-1 defeat away at Coleshill Town, while Fairford Town were edged out 2-0 by Southern League visitors Sholing.

Banbury United needed just a single goal to see off Mangotsfield United, while Dorchester Town grabbed a late 1-0 victory against Slimbridge.

The tie between Royal Wootton Bassett Town and Torpoint Athletic was delayed until 4pm and ultimately ended in a rare “L-L” left lingering with no conclusion when the results were sent out, however we now know it was a loss for the royal town 1-3.

Hellenic Premier Division

Plenty of goals on offer across the top flight. Cirencester Town hit the road and hit form, thumping Cinderford Town 4-1. Westfields were also clinical in front of goal, leaving Corsham Town on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline.

Hereford Pegasus produced an excellent 2-1 win away at high-flying Cribbs, while Droitwich Spa were dominant at home with a 3-0 win over Hallen.

Pershore Town lit up the division with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lydney Town, Archie Thurston stealing the headlines with a first senior hat trick.

Elsewhere, Roman Glass St George edged out Longlevens AFC 2-1, and Thornbury Town came from behind to beat Tuffley Rovers 2-1.

Hellenic Division One

Drama and goals galore. Bewdley Town and Malmesbury Victoria shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, while Brimscombe & Thrupp edged Alcester Town 1-0 in a tight affair.

Chipping Sodbury Town enjoyed an away-day delight, sneaking past Cheltenham Saracens 3-2, while FC Stratford were comfortable 3-0 winners over Carterton.

Newent Town saw off Clanfield 85 3-2, while Wantage Town were among the day’s biggest scorers with a 5-2 victory at Shortwood United.

It was the same scoreline for Redditch Borough, who overpowered Thame United Reserves 5-2. But the real fireworks came at Stonehouse Town, where they slotted 9 past Wellington, the visitors bringing their shooting boots in some style! What a score line. 2-9

Woodford United and Ludlow Town served up a six-goal thriller, sharing the points in a 3-3 draw.

Alliance East

A quieter affair as Marlow Reserves and Hungerford Town Reserves cancelled each other out in a goalless draw.

Alliance West

The University of Bristol proved too strong for Highworth Town Reserves, running out comfortable 3-0 winners.

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