AFC Portchester leave it late to book place in FA Cup first qualifying round

AFC Portchester booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a dramatic win over Westbury United on Tuesday night.

Gavin Spurway’s side advanced to the first qualifying round of the famous old competition thanks to Archie Willcox’s winner late into extra-time against the Southern League Divsion One South side.

The defender got on to the end of a Hail Mary free-kick with just seconds remaining on the clock to book the Royals a tie against Portland United in the next round.

Willcox’s effort was the only goal of the replay, with the game finishing 0-0 at full-time.

The replay at Meadow Lane was required after the two teams’ initial fixture ended in a 2-2 draw at the OnSite Group Stadium.

Joining the Royals in the first qualifying round are Baffins Milton Rovers, who beat Hartney Witney 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Beau Mullins’ second-half penalty earned them the win and a home tie against Slimbridge in the next round.

All first-round qualifying games will take place across the weekend of Saturday, September 5.

All pictures provided by Nathan Lipsham.