Sports News Report
Saturday, 3 August
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round:
In an action-packed day of FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round matches, fans witnessed thrilling encounters and impressive performances across the board.
Burnham and Corsham Town delivered a gripping 3-3 draw, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Fairford Town put on a dominant display, crushing Cirencester Town 7-0 in one of the day’s standout performances. Hartpury University secured a solid 2-0 victory over Risborough Rangers, while Bishops Cleeve edged past Highworth Town with a narrow 1-0 win.
Kidsgrove Athletic triumphed 2-0 against Pershore Town, showcasing their strength on the pitch.
Lydney Town overwhelmed Thornbury Town with a commanding 5-1 victory, and Slimbridge defeated Malmesbury Victoria 3-1 in a well-fought contest. Malvern Town emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Hereford Pegasus, and Roman Glass St George secured a 2-0 win against North Leigh.
Tuffley Rovers fell 3-0 to Kidlington, and Virginia Water outscored Brimscombe & Thrupp 4-2 in an entertaining match. Westfields narrowly beat Daventry Town 1-0, while Worcester Raiders claimed a 2-0 win against Stourport Swifts.
Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1:
The uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 also saw an array of thrilling encounters, with teams battling fiercely for early-season points.
Abingdon United faced a tough challenge from Wantage Town, losing 3-2 in a closely contested match. Bewdley Town edged out Wellington with a 3-2 victory, and in the local derby Carterton FC secured a 1-0 win over Clanfield 85 FC, in a fixture that was hard fought with Clanfield being reduced to 10 men.
Tytherington Rocks defeated Cheltenham Saracens 1-0, and Ludlow Town dominated Kidlington Reserves with a resounding 5-1 win. Droitwich Spa put on a spectacular show, defeating Newent Town 6-2.
Shortwood United claimed a 2-1 victory over F C Stratford, while Stonehouse Town and Chipping Sodbury Town played out an exhilarating 4-4 draw, providing fans with a goal-filled spectacle.
Today’s matches in both the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round and the uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 offered football fans plenty of excitement, with high-scoring games, narrow victories, and some postponed fixtures. Teams now look forward to their next challenges as the season progresses.
As always, thank you to all the clubs and the volunteers that turn up to help make sure these games happen, as well as all the match officials, official coaches and match observers.
