FA Cup Thrills And Spills Aplenty As First Round Beckons

It’s Torquay United who will welcome Derby County after Gary Johnson’s team did it the hard way.

The Gulls, pictured, came from behind with ten men to win at Hampton & RB, an Aaron Jarvis header confirmed a money spinning tie in what could have been a sobering night in south west London.

Oldham Athletic had to wait until 10.40pm to book their place but they didn’t read the script and wrecked the big Wrexham v Chester tie.

Kevin Roberts’ brilliant extra time goal almost created a game to whet the appetite, after Kurt Willoughby levelled up after Ben Tollitt’s first half goal.

But Mike Fondop’s 119th minute effort sent it to penalties - and the National League Latics held their nerve.

Wrexham survived a real scare against Blyth Spartans to edge themselves into the first round.

Goals from Paul Mullin, Jordan Davies and Ollie Palmer had the Deagons in cruise control but like on Saturday, the National League North club didn’t lie down.

JJ O'Donnell got one back for Blyth before Michael Richardson made things twitchy, but they couldn’t quite pull off the shock.

AFC Fylde will play Gillingham next month after Luke Charman confirmed their progression and put the seal on a 2-0 win over Kidderminster Harriers.

Taunton Town stunned Yeovil on a night of glory and history in the West Country.

Thanks to Lloyd James‘ penalty, the Peacocks will play Milton Keynes next.

Chippenham Town beat Hendon 1-0. It’s Lincoln City next for the Bluebirds.

Adam Campbell was at the double for Gateshead as they got beyond Altrincham - and now it’s a game with League Two leaders Stevenage.

The first round draw in full:
South Shields vs Forest Green Rovers
Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley
Boreham Wood vs Eastleigh
Curzon Ashton vs Cambridge United
Maidenhead United vs Dagenham & Redbridge
Crawley Town vs Accrington Stanley
Solihull Moors vs Hartlepool United
AFC Fylde vs Gillingham
Peterborough United vs Salford City
Sutton United vs Farnborough
Grimsby Town vs Plymouth Argyle
MK Dons vs Taunton Town
Ebbsfleet United vs FC Halifax Town
Carlisle United vs Tranmere Rovers
Bracknell Town vs Ipswich Town
Chippenham vs Lincoln City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Morecambe
Hereford vs Portsmouth
Shrewsbury Town vs York City
Buxton vs Merthyr Town
Charlton Athletic vs Coalville Town
Weymouth vs AFC Wimbledon
Newport County vs Colchester United
Stockport County vs Swindon Town
Doncaster Rovers vs King’s Lynn Town
Gateshead vs Stevenage
Fleetwood Town vs Oxford City
Burton Albion vs Needham Market
Bradford City vs Harrogate Town
Port Vale vs Exeter City
Torquay United vs Derby County
Bristol Rovers vs Rochdale
Wycombe vs Walsall
Wrexham vs Oldham/Chester
Crewe vs Leyton Orient
Barnet vs Chelmsford City
Woking vs Oxford United
Chesterfield vs Northampton Town
Cheltenham Town vs Alvechurch

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