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FA Vase tournament progress

Overview

The 2026/27 FA Vase First Round concluded with several teams advancing to the Second Round Proper. Bottesford Town secured their place via a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Blyth Town, while Brigg Town remained the sole Macron NCEL Division One side after defeating Selby Town 3-2. Retford FC also advanced with a 4-1 win. Other notable results included Worthing defeating Solihull Moors 5-0, Burgess Hill Town drawing 1-1 with Aveley, and Stalybridge Celtic beating Kidsgrove Athletic 3-1. AFC Rushden & Diamonds reached the fourth qualifying round after upsetting Braintree Town.

The Second Round Proper matches, which were scheduled for the weekend of October 31st, 2026, have since concluded. Notable performances included Bilston Town securing progress through two comeback victories against Heanor Town, and Reading City advancing with two stoppage-time goals to defeat Northwood FC 2-1. In a Staffordshire derby, Brocton progressed past Abbey Hulton United via a penalty shootout. Rusthall FC also reached the third round following a 4-2 win over Haywards Heath Town.

Several clubs reached the third round for the first time, including Hassocks FC, Harrowby United, Elburton Villa, Longlevens FC, Retford FC, Kings Langley, Belstone FC, Thornton Cleveleys, and Woolton FC. Additionally, Boldon Community Association set a record for the longest gap between third-round appearances, spanning 48 years.

Entities

FA Vase · Brigg Town · Bottesford Town · Retford FC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    FA Vase second round results and milestones

    The FA Vase second round saw Boldon Community Association set a 48-year appearance record, while clubs like Rusthall FC and Reading City secured third-round advancement.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FA Vase first round results feature Worthing victory

    FA Vase first round results include a 5-0 win for Worthing over Solihull Moors and a 1-1 draw between Burgess Hill Town and Aveley.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FA Vase First Round results and upcoming Second Round draw

    Bottesford Town, Brigg Town, and Retford FC have advanced to the FA Vase Second Round Proper following recent First Round fixtures. The next draw is scheduled for October 12, 2026.

Sources

facupfactfile.wordpress.com · footballinberkshire.co.uk · ncefl.org.uk · thenonleaguefootballpaper.com · therugbypaper.co.uk

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