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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Four sides reach round one of FA Cup for first time

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Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be in the draw for the FA Cup first round for the first time in their history when the draw is made on Monday.

The Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side, founded in 2011 after the demise of Rushden & Diamonds, have won five games to reach the first round proper.

They secured their place in the first round thanks to a 2-1 upset over National League North outfit Morecambe, who play two leagues above them.

"I'm speechless," the club's manager Elliot Sandy told BBC Radio Northamptonshire after the full-time whistle.

"I'm just delighted for everybody - the fans, the volunteers, all the players, my management staff - it's a really memorable day."

Tadley Calleva will be the lowest-ranked team in Monday's draw after the ninth-tier outfit from Hampshire came from behind twice to force a replay with National League side Aldershot.

Roared on by 883 travelling fans, the part-timers secured a 2-2 draw and now have the chance to earn their spot with a home replay on Tuesday.

Seventh-tier Berkhamsted pulled off arguably the upset of the round as they came from behind to stun Southend and secure a 2-1 win at Roots Hall.

The Hertfordshire outfit are one of four teams into the first round for the first time, describing the achievement as "the greatest day in the history of this football club".

Bury 1-1 Harrogate Town

AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2-1 Morecambe

Aldershot Town 2-2 Tadley Calleva

Altrincham 0-0 United of Manchester

Barrow 0-0 Gloucester City

Bedford Town 0-0 Cray Wanderers

Boreham Wood 3-2 Woking

Boston United 1-3 Scunthorpe United

Carlisle United 2-1 Tamworth

Chesham United 0-0 Forest Green Rovers

Chorley 1-1 Worcester City

Dover Athletic 3-2 Dorking Wanderers

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