Stafford Rangers reach FA Cup first round after replay win

Stafford Rangers reach FA Cup first round after replay win

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2026-10-21 17:45:56
Stafford Rangers beat Gateshead 5-0 in an FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay and will host Grimsby Town in the first round proper.

FA Cup fourth qualifying round replays sent Stafford Rangers, Alvechurch and other non-league sides into the first round proper. Stafford Rangers beat Gateshead 5-0 and will host Grimsby Town in the first round, reaching that stage for the first time in 20 years.

Stafford Rangers move on

Gateshead had been held to a 1-1 draw in Saturday's initial tie before the replay. Scott Bakkor, Darryl Mason, Mitch Clarke, Joe Dunne and Jack Birch scored for Stafford Rangers against Gateshead.

Stafford Rangers are one of two eighth-tier sides remaining in the competition, along with AFC Rushden & Diamonds. AFC Rushden & Diamonds will visit Burton Albion in the first round.

Ben Clark reacts

Ben Clark, the caretaker Gateshead boss, apologised to his club's fans after the defeat at Marston Road and said his side were "miles off it".

Other replay results

Alvechurch beat Spalding 4-0 to set up a trip to Plymouth Argyle. Cray Wanderers drew 2-2 with Bedford Town and won the shootout 4-3 to earn a home tie against Stockport County.

Worcester City beat Chorley 1-0 and will visit Colchester United in the first round. Tadley Calleva lost 2-0 at home to Aldershot, who will visit Barnsley in the first round.

Harrogate Town needed extra time to beat Bury 3-1. Macclesfield secured their place in round one with a 3-0 victory at Anstey Nomads and will travel to Mansfield.

Competition format

This was the final round of the competition where ties can go to replays, with all further rounds decided on the day. All first round ties will be played on 6-9 November.

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