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Part of situation: Non-league football FA Cup qualification (2 clusters)

Stafford Rangers and Alvechurch secure FA Cup first-round ties

FA Cup Stafford Rangers Alvechurch non-league football Grimsby Town

Non-league clubs Stafford Rangers and Alvechurch have progressed to the FA Cup first round proper following successful fourth qualifying round matches.

Stafford Rangers, an eighth-tier side, secured a dominant 5–0 victory against National League side Gateshead in a replay. After an initial 1–1 draw, goals from Scott Bakkor, Darryl Mason, Mitch Clarke, Joe Dunne, and a penalty from Jack Birch earned the win. This result sets up a match against League Two side Grimsby Town, marking the club’s first appearance at this stage in 20 years.

Alvechurch, competing in the seventh tier, defeated Spalding 4–0 to advance. Their victory earns them a high-profile trip to face League One leaders Plymouth Argyle. The first-round ties are scheduled to take place between 6 and 9 November.

Entities

Alvechurch · FA Cup · Grimsby Town · Plymouth Argyle · Stafford Rangers

Sources

FA Cup replay roundup: Stafford hit five, Worcester win late [fanbanter.co.uk]
Alvechurch and Stafford Rangers land big FA Cup first-round ties [g3.football]