The Isuzu FA Trophy

Harlow Town stun Eastleigh, while Worthing see off Daggers in first round proper

Saturday 10 Dec 2016

Isthmian Premier League side Harlow Town knocked National League Eastleigh out of the Buildbase FA Trophy with a 2-0 win in their first round tie on Saturday.

 Alex Read hooked a Craig Pope pull back into the net for the first goal and their victory was secured when Joe Benjamin powered another Pope cross home.

Fellow National League side Dagenham & Redbridge will also be absent from the second round draw after Worthing beat them 2-1 at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.

The Buildbase FA Trophy

First Round

Saturday 10 December 2016

By Andrew Lawton

The Daggers had taken the lead through Paul Benson who tapped in five minutes before half-time but the visitors were level when Josh Staunton turned a Will Hendon cross into his own net.

And Lloyd Dawes was the hero for the Isthmian Premier League side when he latched onto a loose back pass to fire home after 71 minutes with Worthing holding on for an impressive win.

Matlock Town, who knocked out the FA Trophy holders Halifax in the previous round, continued their memorable run with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Solihull Moors.

Nico DeGirolamo put Matlock ahead in the first half with Marcus Dinanga getting the second on the hour mark to put Town into a strong position.

Moors’ Luke Rogers was shown a red card for violent conduct but his side did manage a late consolation goal through Harry White.

Harrogate Town and Barrow AFC will need a replay after a thrilling 3-3 draw which saw the hosts end the game with 10 men.

Jordan Williams and Ritchie Bennett had put Barrow two ahead inside the opening 10minutes but Simon Ainge and Joe Leesley brought Harrogate level before half-time.

Jon-Paul Pittman’s penalty was then saved on the hour mark but the striker was first to the rebound to give Harrogate the lead for the first time in the match.

But Harrogate’s Lewis Turner was shown a straight red on 77 minutes and Bennett was able to find a late equaliser for Barrow who extended their unbeaten run to 23 games.

Ben Jefford’s bizarre goal was enough for Sutton United to see off a spirited Bath City 1-0 and progress to the second round.

Jefford’s free-kick from the halfway line somehow evaded everyone and landed in the net after taking just two bounces.

Stockport County needed a late double from Danny Lloyd to see off Marine 3-2 while Andrew Neal’s goal ensured a 1-1 draw for Truro City against Forest Green Rovers after Keanu Marsh-Brown’s opener.

Ritchie Sutton got the only goal as Tranmere Rovers beat Wrexham 1-0 and Alfreton Town are through after a 1-0 win over North Ferriby United thanks to Ryan Wilson’s 25-yard strike.

By FA Staff