Cray Wanderers, Stafford Rangers and Macclesfield reach FA Cup first round

Non-league clubs learned their first-round fates after the weekend's FA Cup fourth qualifying round replays, with several securing ties against Football League opposition.

Cray Wanderers reached the first round for the first time after a 2-2 draw with Bedford Town in their replay, winning 4-3 on penalties. They will host Stockport County. Stafford Rangers beat Gateshead 5-0 before a crowd of 3130, with goals from Scott Bakkor, Darryhl Mason, Mitch Clarke, Joe Dunne and Jack Birch, who scored from the penalty spot. They will host Grimsby Town. Macclesfield beat Anstey Nomads 3-0, with goals from George Wilson, Danny Elliott and Josh Kay, and travel to Mansfield Town. Their league fixture against Worksop Town on 7 November has been postponed as a result.

Alvechurch also progressed, beating Spalding United 4-0 to earn a trip to Plymouth Argyle, while Marine travel to Bradford City and their home game with Bedford Town moves to Tuesday 1 December. Worcester City are away at Colchester United, and AFC Rushden & Diamonds visit Burton Albion, with both ties confirmed for Saturday 7 November at 3pm while ticketing details follow. Dover Athletic beat Dorking Wanderers 3-2 to reach the first round proper for the first time since 2019. Berkhamsted beat Southend United, and Salisbury beat Eastbourne Borough 3-0. Leatherhead's campaign ended with a 5-2 replay defeat at Yeovil Town, while FC United of Manchester bowed out against Altrincham.

In the league, Bath City beat Havant & Waterlooville 1-0 through a headed winner from substitute Alex Fisher. Harborough Town beat Southport 1-0 in the National League North. Horsham drew with unbeaten Ebbsfleet United after Charlie Seaman's stoppage-time equaliser. Sutton United came from 2-0 up to draw 3-3 at Darlaston Town, with ten men, thanks to a late Lewis Wall equaliser. Bradford (Park Avenue) beat Bridlington Town. Needham Market beat Bishop's Stortford 2-1 for a third successive league win, moving up to fifth, and Hitchin Town beat Stamford 3-0 in the Southern League.

The FA Trophy first round follows on Saturday 24 October. Bridlington Town host Curzon Ashton in their first appearance at that stage in 22 years, and Cleethorpes Town, beaten 2-1 at Guiseley, visit Workington in the first round for the first time. Needham Market face Wingate & Finchley.

Off the pitch, Steeton AFC paid tribute to former player Keith Bailey, who has died aged 65, and will hold a minute's applause on Saturday. Droitwich Spa said eight Development Under 18s players have signed first-team forms. Ash United midfielder Paras Gill has a Grade 3 MCL tear, and Dorking Wanderers' Harry Forster faces nine to twelve months out after knee surgery.