# Chelmsford City cup competition successes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelmsford-city-cup-competition-successes > Updated: 2026-10-16T21:02:10.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3. Chelmsford City has achieved successive victories in cup competitions. The club first secured a 1-0 win against Canvey Island in the FA Cup, with Jack Barham scoring the winning goal in the 71st minute. During that match, manager Mark Cooper described Canvey goalkeeper David Hughes’ performance as “incredible”. Following this, Chelmsford City progressed further in the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Brackley Town, featuring goals from Denzelle Olopade and Nathan Ralph. The club also saw success in the FA Youth Cup, where the academy team defeated Hornchurch 6-0. Building on this momentum, the Chelmsford City Youth Academy secured a place in the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup after defeating Leverstock Green FC Academy in a penalty shootout. The match at the Dunmow Group Community Stadium ended 1-1 following a stoppage-time equalizer by Leverstock Green. In the shootout, goalkeeper Bear made three saves, while Will Meek, Sam Black, and captain Will Mitchell converted their penalties to ensure progression. The academy is scheduled to face Leyton Orient Academy in the next round. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Chelmsford City Academy advances in FA Youth Cup Chelmsford City Youth Academy advanced to the FA Youth Cup first round proper after defeating Leverstock Green Academy in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelmsford-city-academy-advances-in-fa-youth-cup ### 2026-10-02: Chelmsford City secures FA Cup and FA Youth Cup victories Chelmsford City advanced in the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Brackley Town and saw their Academy secure a 6-0 victory against Hornchurch in the FA Youth Cup. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelmsford-city-secures-fa-cup-and-fa-youth-cup-victories ### 2026-09-19: Chelmsford City defeats Canvey Island 1-0 in FA Cup Chelmsford City defeated Canvey Island 1-0 in the FA Cup, with Jack Barham scoring the winning goal in the 71st minute. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelmsford-city-defeats-canvey-island-1-0-in-fa-cup --- Cite as: Chelmsford City cup competition successes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chelmsford-city-cup-competition-successes