Cup replays clear path to bumper FA Cup Second Qualifying Round draw

Cup ties dominated the non-league schedule this week as Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round replays set up a bumper Second Qualifying Round draw on 19 September alongside action in the FA Vase and FA Trophy. Boldmere St Michael's reached the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round for the first time in 29 years after beating Bourne Town, while Snodland Town described their tie against Sheppey United as one of the biggest fixtures in the club's history. Cray Wanderers needed a replay to see off Lewes, Alex Hernandez scoring the only goal at Flamingo Park, and were rewarded with a home draw against National League South leaders Maidstone United.

Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Bromsgrove Sporting beat Nuneaton Town 2-0 through goals from Ollie Harrison and Billy Shaw, Chippenham Town won 3-1 at Havant & Waterlooville in a replay with goals from Olaf Koszela, Joel Odei-Larbi and Felix Miles, and Exmouth Town beat Banbury United 2-1 in their replay following an initial goalless draw. Leiston thrashed Grays Athletic 5-0 with a Adam Mills hat-trick, Hendon beat Hullbridge Sports 7-3 with Isaac Stones scoring a hat-trick of his own, and Emley needed extra time to see off Bishop Auckland in a replay, Rinor Ejupi and Diego De Girolamo the scorers.

In the FA Vase, Thornton Cleveleys reached the First Round Proper for the first time in the club's history courtesy of a Jackson Bateman goal, while Retford United also reached the First Round for the first time after a remarkable 4-3 win from three goals down against Barton Town. Bearsted thumped Epsom & Ewell 7-2, and Hucknall Town beat Saffron Dynamo 3-0 to progress. In the FA Trophy, Prescot Cables edged Pontefract Collieries on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Morpeth Town and Congleton Town both exited at the hands of Dunston and Bridlington Town respectively.

Away from the cups, Weston-super-Mare beat Dagenham & Redbridge 1-0 with a late Ollie Hulbert winner, and Maidstone United made it five wins in a row thanks to Tom Leahy's winner against Tonbridge Angels. Dover Athletic secured 1-0 victories over both Dagenham & Redbridge and Farnborough, while Farnborough had a mixed week, beating Maidstone United away before losing at home to Hemel Hempstead Town.

Off the pitch, Shoreham announced the death of Co-Chairman and Co-Owner Malcolm Saunders, while tributes were paid across the game to former manager Dave Wild by his former clubs Runcorn Linnets, Matlock Town and Ossett United.