FA Cup second qualifying round throws up cup shocks and replays

Coventry United pulled off the shock of the FA Cup second qualifying round, winning away at Hednesford Town. Stafford Rangers came from behind to see off Hereford 3-2, with goals from Bakkor (2) and Birch, in front of 3,004 supporters, the club's highest home attendance since 1990.

Stafford Rangers' win was matched by a string of comfortable progressions elsewhere. Halesowen Town beat Mickleover 2-0 through Jason Cowley to reach the third qualifying round for the second successive season, while Bromsgrove Sporting made it six wins in a row with a 2-1 win over Leek Town, Lamin Barrow and Jamille Matt on target and Barrow named man of the match. Warrington Town reached the third round qualifying stage for the first time in seven years after defeating South Liverpool, and Guiseley beat Hebburn Town 4-1 away. Atherton Collieries overcame Prescot Cables 2-0, Benjamin Rydel and Kielen Adams scoring before a late penalty save from Jack Dallimore, while FC United of Manchester beat Ossett United 4-1.

Eight ties will require replays after finishing level. Dorking Wanderers drew 2-2 at Southall, Worksop Town held AFC Telford United 2-2, and Exmouth Town shared six goals in a 3-3 thriller with Thame United. There were 1-1 draws for Cray Wanderers against Maidstone United, Wimborne Town against Weston-super-Mare, Gainsborough Trinity against Leamington, and Truro City against Merthyr Town, while Yate Town and Chippenham Town finished goalless. Leiston edged past Hitchin Town 2-1 with Eddie Jackson scoring in the 92nd minute.

In the south, Redditch United beat Evesham United 3-0, Salisbury thrashed Taunton Town with goals from Bartolo (brace), Josh Hedges and Mo Dabre — a match that marked the manager's 200th game in charge — and Weymouth beat Swindon Supermarine 3-1 through Tor Swann. Dover Athletic won a derby against Folkestone Invicta 4-2 with Jack Bates scoring twice, and Sheppey United edged past Snodland Town via a Mikey Salako penalty.

Away from the cup, Off the pitch, Lowestoft Town launched a fundraising campaign warning that the club's long-term future is in doubt without urgent investment, while Workington confirmed they are investigating incidents at Gigg Lane and asked supporters to come forward. Dorking Wanderers confirmed Harry Forster suffered a serious knee injury in training, ruling him out for the season, and Sheerwater reported a player hospitalised with suspected spleen lacerations sustained in a match against Sutton Common Rovers.

In the women's game, Royal Wootton Bassett Town beat Gloucester City 2-1 in the Women's FA Cup, Megan Young scoring both goals to send them through for a fifth consecutive season, while Oxford City thrashed Penn & Tylers Green 12-0.