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Prestwich Heys upset the higher ranked Wythenshawe Town in the FA Cup

FA Cup: Prestwich Heys stun Wythenshawe Town 4-2

By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Prestwich Heys Wythenshawe Town vs Prestwich Heys

Prestwich Heys sink Town

Prestwich Heys upset Step 4 Wythenshawe Town and progressed by a 4-2 scoreline as the FA Cup extra preliminary round took centre stage this weekend.

A blistering second-half performance sent Heys through at the expense of their Greater Manchester rivals – despite Town taking a 1-0 lead into the half time break thanks to Wealth Da Silva on 21 minutes.

Ryan Hutchinson’s side were level within two minutes of the restart through Michael Burke – and took the lead for the first time through Takura Sambizi on 63 minutes. Now it was Town’s turn to fight back through Dylan Woods, but a quick response from Heys settled it.

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Parity lasted for just a minute before Heys were back in front through Max Bardsley-Rowe before Josh Tinker secured the win two minutes later. Three goals in four mad minutes!

It’s an early exit for a Wythenshawe Town side that made it to the third qualifying round last season under former boss Rory Fallon.

Atherton LR KO Ossett

Atherton LR also upstaged higher-ranked opposition – beating Ossett Albion 1-0 at Crilly Park.

Cal Hunter’s second half goal was enough for Dave Jones’ men to progress after losing both their opening matches in their return to the North West Counties Premier Division.

Hunter’s goal on 47 minutes see LR continue a recent rich vein of form in the cup competitions which includes a run to the fifth round of last season’s FA Vase.

Ossett suffer a second consecutive loss in the extra preliminary round, having gone out by the same scoreline to the now-defunct Widnes in 2024-25.

READ MORE: FA Vase 5R: Brave Atherton LR out on penalties

Bury’s sixy football reaps rewards

Bury avoided any banana skins and thrashed South Liverpool 6-0 at Gigg Lane.

The newly-promoted side were in fine form ahead of their first fixture in the NPL West at home to Newcastle Town next Saturday.

The Shakers were quick out of the blocks and had four goals on the scoresheet before half time. Tyler James scored twice in three minutes, with DJ Pedro adding a third from the penalty spot before Connor Pye weighed in with one on 38 minutes.

WHY ALWAYS ME?: Tyler James bagged two in Bury’s 6-0 FA Cup win (Phil Hill)

Pedro’s second came on 56 minutes, and after going half an hour without scoring, Dave McNabb’s side added a sixth through Kai Evans.

Bury had a memorable run to the fourth qualifying round last season. South Liverpool made it out of this round last season before exiting to Witton Albion.

Witton Albion through at Cheadle’s expense

Speaking of Witton Albion, they are also through after comfortably seeing off Cheadle Town 4-1 at Wincham Park.

Freddy Garbutt opened the scoring for Albion, but Ben Lowe briefly returned the game to stalemate before the higher-ranked club took hold of the game.

Tom Hoyle put his side ahead after 36 minutes, and they added a third through James Lawrie before the break. James Baillie settled in from the penalty spot on 53 minutes as Cheadle exit the competition at this stage for the third consecutive year.

BATTLING: Kai Johnston and Aaron Fleming contest an aerial ball (Simon Cook)

Kendal Town safely through after rapid start

Kendal Town are through after beating Crook Town 3-1 on the road.

Tom Kilifin’s goal – after just 12 seconds – set the eventual tone for Kendal’s victory, but Crook levelled the game 16 minutes in through Oscar Taylor.

The game looked to be heading to a replay, but two goals in the last ten minutes from Jack Milburn and Jake Walker put pay to that idea.

Bootle stride into next round

Bootle made it through the extra preliminary round for the first time in four seasons after beating 1874 Northwich 4-0 on Friday night.

The NPL West side avoided an upset against their Midland League Premier opponents and took a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to Ben Hodkinson’s 17th minute effort.

Jack McGowan doubled the lead seven minutes after the restart, and the scoring would be done until deep into added time – with substitutes Dior Angus and Connor Rankin adding further gloss to the victory in front of 508.

It’s an early exit for 1874 after a run to the second qualifying round proper last season.

ALL TOGETHER NOW: Bootle celebrate during their 4-0 win (Paul Moran)

Irlam hit four past Blues

Irlam are through by the same scoreline after seeing off NCEL Premier side Thornaby.

The Salford side scored twice in each half – with an early Conal Larkin effort and Callum Sandle’s 38th minute goal giving them a comfortable lead. Mitchell Henry and Toby Humphries netted during the closing stages.

READ MORE: Pilkington smash 5 past West in late win

Padiham and Wythenshawe see off Yorkshire duo

Padiham are through after winning 4-1 away at Yorkshire side Penistone Church – despite Kieran Ryan’s 16th minute opener for the hosts.

An immediate response from Joel Brownhill brought The Storks back into play, and the same player netted a second on the brink of half time.

Freddy Machell and Levi Lewis made sure of it to ensure Penistone exit the competition to NWCFL opposition for the third season in a row.

Wythenshawe proved too good for Liversedge and come home with a 3-0 victory.

Princewill Anuniru opened the scoring for The Ammies nine minutes in, but they had to wait until the final ten minutes to make sure of it.

Joel Ankers and Darius Palma’s late goals ensured Wythenshawe have matched their best performance in the competition.

Reid wins it for Trafford

Trafford are safely through after seeing off Barnoldswick Town 2-1.

Cian Donohue gave the home side the lead on 20 minutes, shortly before Kuda Chingwaro levelled the game with Barlick’s first goal of the season.

The Sewer Army looked on track for a replay, but Trafford won it on 73 minutes thanks to Campbell Reid. Barlick made it to the second qualifying round last year, but it’s an early exit this time.

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Rams edge past Golcar

Ramsbottom United maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win at ten-man Golcar United.

Matt Dudley’s goal on the half hour looked to have been enough, and it looked certain when Luke Sephton grabbed a second on 88 minutes – five minutes after Golcar’s Toby Stenett was sent off.

Ryan Hall’s injury time goal made the closing stages nervier than it needed to be, but The Rams ensured it was just a consolation.

HARD FOUGHT: Ramsbottom United were winners in Yorkshire (Leo Michaelovitz)

Chaddy through on home soil

Chadderton won an-all NWC Premier Division clash by knocking Stockport Town out 2-1.

The visitors had taken the lead through George Kattah – already on five for the season – but Matty Crothers’ strike sent the sides in level. Lewis Byrne won it midway through the second half.

Stockport’s Kyle Depeiaza’s was sent off almost instantly after leaving the bench in the final moments. The Lions are yet to win an FA Cup match after losing at the first hurdle three years in a row.

Purps pip Euxton Villa into next round

City of Liverpool progressed past Euxton Villa 2-1 at The Community Ground. Andy Mandjoba’s 83rd minute effort sealed the win after Villa’s Josh Hall quickly cancelled out Owen Hough’s equaliser.

Charnock Richard are through to the preliminary round for the eighth successive time after seeing off Burscough 1-0. Shay Stansfield settled it midway through the first half. Runcorn Linnets knocked out Clitheroe thanks to Naim Arsan’s goal on the stroke of half time.

Late goals aplenty at Pilkington

Pilkington snatched a replay by the skin of their teeth in a 2-2 draw with Longridge Town – netting the equaliser seven minutes into added time after ‘Ridge thought they’d won it four minutes after the 90.

Kyle Robinson-Murray’s opener for Pilks was pegged back by Charlie Markland to send the sides in level at the break. Liam Atkinson netted the would-be winner for Longridge before Andrew Starkey’s dramatic intervention.

SHORT LIVED: Longridge Town thought they’d won it (Kassidy’s Photography)

Stalemate at Glossop

Glossop North End and FC St Helens will have to do it all again after a 1-1 draw in front of 248 at Surrey Street.

Ethan Jones put St Helens ahead after eight minutes – but drew a quick response from Ethan Reilly within two minutes. A first FA Cup replay awaits Mike Smith’s team on Tuesday night.

More replays for North West sides

Jordan Lazenbury’s penalty earned West Didsbury & Chorlton a home replay against Winsford United, who took the lead via Ste Jenyons.

Abbey Hey and AFC Liverpool also drew 1-1 – with Jamal Crawford’s opener for the Gorton side matched by Elliot Taylor’s effort on 57 minutes.

Penrith suffer late misery

There was late, late heartbreak for Penrith who were denied a replay in stoppage time – eventually going down 3-2 losers at Pickering Town.

The Northern League side briefly led the game despite conceding the first goal through George Brown – Jamie Armstrong equalised on 33 minutes, before Connor Shields headed his side into the lead with 14 minutes left to play.

Joe Wood levelled the game once again however, and Jordan Hines settled in favour of the hosts five minutes into added time.

Mossley among sides to exit FA Cup at first hurdle

Litherland REMYCA bow out after a 3-0 loss at Whitchurch Alport, while Carlisle City are also out after losing 2-0 at Marske United. Finally, Mossley are out after a 1-0 loss at Bradford (Park Avenue).

Atherton Collieries received a bye after would-be opponents Farsley Celtic withdrew from the football pyramid over the summer.

LONG JOURNEY HOME: Litherland REMYCA exit the FA Cup (Nick Gerrard)

FA Cup extra preliminary round prize money

Winners in the FA Cup extra preliminary round earn ยฃ1,125 in prize money, with losing teams collecting ยฃ375 for their appearance.

Replays will take place this midweek ahead of the preliminary round taking place on the weekend of August 16. The remaining Step 4 clubs exempt from the extra preliminary round – including Stalybridge Celtic, Congleton Town and Nantwich Town – join at this stage.

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