Slimbridge defeats Paulton Rovers to advance in FA Trophy

Slimbridge defeated Paulton Rovers 2-0 to eliminate them from the FA Trophy. The decisive moment occurred in the 32nd minute when Joseph Stokes scored a curling free-kick from distance that goalkeeper Archie Matthews could not stop.

Paulton Rovers attempted to rally in the second half, creating several opportunities including two headers by Will Osborne that were cleared off the line and a shot by Darren McAlastair that was saved. However, Slimbridge secured the victory in the 81st minute when Joseph Shutt converted a rebound following a parried shot from Olly Sully.