The Isuzu FA Vase

Bardon Hill cause cup shock as Westella & Willerby make history

Sunday 24 Sep 2017
Bardon Hill cause cup shock as Westella make history

Bardon Hill produced a stunning upset as they progressed to the Buildbase FA Vase first round proper for the first time in five years with a victory over Uttoxeter Town.

The Leicestershire Senior League side, who made the second round in 2012, had to wait until the 75th minute to snatch an away win against the Midland League division one side, courtesy of a Tom Duddy strike.

There were 19 goals in seven Sunday matches in the second round qualifying as Westella & Willerby created history with victory over Ollerton Town.

The Buildbase FA Vase
  • Second Round Qualifying
  • Sunday, 24 September 2017
  • By Charlie Peat
The Northern Counties East Division Two side, who were founded in 1920, ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Town, who are in the league above, to secure their name in the hat.

There was drama at 1874 Northwich as they took on local rivals Congleton Town and the pair will meet again on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw.

Emini Adegbenro gave the visitors a first-half lead but three minutes later the home side were level thanks to Jake Parker.

With nothing separating the two sides, extra time was played at the Barton Stadium but after 120 minutes of football, the game was called a draw and the rivals must now do it all again next week.

Stone Old Alleynians were hoping to make their debut in the first round but came unstuck late on against a resilient Coventry United who netted twice in the last five minutes to snatch victory away from the Old Boys.

Likewise AFC Uckfield Town, who were formed in 2014, were vying for a maiden first round berth but it was not to be against a rampant Canterbury City FC.

Goals from Dave Pilcher, Sam Conlon and Matt Martin gave the Southern Counties East League side a place in the draw.

Elsewhere there were victories for Whitton United over Barkingside and Erith Town edged out Mile Oak 1-0 at the Oakwood.

By FA Staff