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Faversham Town v Merstham
I’ve always said The FA Cup First Round is the Holy Grail and we’ve managed to get there after 166 years, so it’s a massive achievement for the club, says Cray Wanderers chairman Gary Hillman
We'll be giving it all we've got and give the television cameras the upset they want but I've seen Stockport County and they're a really good side, says Cray Wanderers defender Frankie Morgan
It’s the first time in history that we’ve got to this round and that’s like pinning a medal on your chest. It’s a proud moment for all of us in the club, says Cray Wanderers boss Tim O'Shea
Lordswood 2-2 Rochester United - Success is promotion and I was captain when we got relegated and that hurt and to get us a chance to bring them back up will be an honour, says Rochester United boss Andy Pierce

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FAVERSHAM TOWN v MERSTHAM
Isthmian League Division One South
Saturday 7 November 2026
Stephen McCartney reports from Salters Lane

Full report and reaction to follow later

2 – 2

LORDSWOOD 2-2 ROCHESTER UNITED
(Rochester United win 5-4 on penalties)
Southern Counties East Football League Challenge Cup Second Round
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Stephen McCartney reports from Martyn Grove

ROCHESTER UNITED manager Andy Pierce says his 17-18 players are good enough to go far in the Southern Counties East Football League Challenge Cup after holding their nerve in a sudden death penalty shoot-out to knock out their Medway rivals Lordswood to reach the last 16.