# Non-league football upsets in the FA Cup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/non-league-football-upsets-in-the-fa-cup
> Updated: 2026-10-17T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In the FA Cup, non-league football teams have demonstrated resilience against higher-tier opponents.

Tadley Calleva initially secured a 2-1 upset victory against Dartford, the Isthmian League Premier Division leaders, at Barlows Park. After conceding in the fourth minute, Tadley equalized through Charlie Barlow in the 76th minute and secured the win with an 87th-minute header from Brad Neal. Goalkeeper Donnacha Burke was credited with several key saves during the match.

In subsequent action, Tadley Calleva earned a 2-2 draw against Aldershot Town at the EBB Stadium. After falling behind to a goal from Marcus Dinanga, Tadley scored through Alfie Burton before halftime and again via Charlie Barlow to secure the draw. In a separate fixture, National League side Eastleigh overcame a 2-0 deficit against Brentwood Town to win 3-2.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: FA Cup: Non-league sides stage dramatic comebacks

Non-league teams Tadley Calleva and Eastleigh staged notable comebacks in the FA Cup, securing a 2-2 draw against Aldershot Town and a 3-2 victory over Brentwood Town, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-non-league-sides-stage-dramatic-comebacks

### 2026-10-03: Tadley Calleva defeats Dartford in FA Cup upset

Tadley Calleva defeated Dartford 2-1 in an FA Cup upset, overcoming an early deficit to win in front of a record crowd at Barlows Park.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tadley-calleva-defeats-dartford-in-fa-cup-upset

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