Marlow set for tricky away test in second qualifying round of the FA Cup

Daniel Darlington

danield@baylismedia.co.uk

03:02PM, Monday 04 September 2023

的second qualifying round draw for the FA Cup was made at Wembley Stadium on Monday afternoon, throwing up some intriguing ties for our four surviving clubs.

Marlow's reward for Saturday's slightly laboured 2-0 win over AFC Croydon at Oak Tree Road is a trip to either league rivals Leatherhead or step 3 side Horsham in the next round on Saturday, September 16. Those two sides will replay tomorrow evening (Tuesday) after playing out a goalless draw on Saturday.

Manager Mark Bartley had hoped the Blues would receive another home tie, but instead they'll have to come through a tough away test to put their name in the hat for the third qualifying round.

目标从大卫博阿滕和查理撒母耳看见them overcome the stubborn resistance of Croydon and afterwards, Bartley tweeted: “Job done and in the hat for the next round, however, we were far from the level of recent games. Our opponents could rightly, in my opinion, feel a little unfortunate to not have earned a replay. Still, a win is a win, and we’ll hope for another home draw in the next round.”

Slough Town face a trip to Hayes & Yeading United in their second qualifying round tie, having entered the competition at this stage, while Ascot United's reward for their first ever first qualifying round victory is a home tie against Isthmian League Premier Division side Lewes.

的Yellamen came through Saturday's home tie with Westfield thanks to a stunning strike late in the game from Olly McCoy.

Flackwell Heath are also in the draw for the next round and will host Chesham United on September 16 should they come through Wednesday's first qualifying round replay against Farnham Town.

Saturday's tie against Farnham was abandoned midway through the second half with the Heathens trailing 2-1 when Matty Ayres collapsed on the pitch.

的incident looks likely to have been asthma related, brought on by the hot weather, and the game will be replayed at Wilks Park on Wednesday with the proceeds going to charity. Matty should be fine to return to training soon, but is not set to feature in this week's replay.

Winning clubs at this stage will pick up £3375 from the competition prize fund and £1125 will be distributed to each of the losing clubs.

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