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Ashton United vs Runcorn Linnets

England England

FA Cup 2025/2026
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Match Events

7' Event
Bakkor S.
23' Event
Arsan N.
45' Event
Gilchrist J.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-2, with Runcorn Linnets advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

39%
Ashton United
30%
Draws
31%
Runcorn Linnets
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Ashton United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Runcorn Linnets come out ahead of Ashton United on wins alone.
  • Model gives Ashton United a 39% chance of winning this.
  • Runcorn Linnets arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Runcorn Linnets, who have won 1 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Ashton United Clean Sheet 18%
Runcorn Linnets Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ashton United Runcorn Linnets
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 10 12
Draws 8 4
Losses 13 14
Goals Scored 1.23 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.32 1.57
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 25, 2026 Club Friendly
Runcorn Linnets vs Ashton United
2:4
Sep 30, 2025 FA Cup
Ashton United vs Runcorn Linnets
1:2
Sep 27, 2025 FA Cup
Runcorn Linnets vs Ashton United
1:1
Aug 5, 2023 Club Friendly
Runcorn Linnets vs Ashton United
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ashton United Compare

Top Goalscorer Gilchrist J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97

Runcorn Linnets Compare

Top Goalscorer Bakkor S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Arsan N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ashton United 76 / 100
Runcorn Linnets 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ashton United Runcorn Linnets

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ashton United Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Runcorn Linnets's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.50 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Ashton United scored in 71% of their last 31 outings.

Ashton United has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Ashton United VS Runcorn Linnets
1.38 Goals Scored 1.25
1.38 Goals Conceded 2.5
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Ashton United

(Home)
31 Aug
Curzon Ashton
2 : 0
Ashton United
28 Aug
Ashton United
1 : 2
Gainsborough
25 Aug
Ashton United
1 : 1
Ilkeston
22 Aug
AFC Emley
1 : 1
Ashton United
18 Aug
Ashton United
2 : 0
Whitby
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Runcorn Linnets

(Away)
29 Aug
Stocksbridge
1 : 2
Runcorn Linnets
31 Jul
Leek Town
1 : 1
Runcorn Linnets
25 Jul
Runcorn Linnets
2 : 4
Ashton United
11 Jul
Runcorn Linnets
0 : 4
United of Manchester
11 Oct
Runcorn Linnets
0 : 1
Buxton
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
AFC Fylde -
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Warrington Town 0
Bamber Bridge 3
Silsden 2
Bootle 4
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Darlington FC -
Telford -
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Kidderminster -
Kidsgrove Athletic 1
Racing Club Warwick 2
Evesham 5
Bromsgrove 2
Macclesfield -
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Atherton Rovers 5
Atherton Collieries 2
Avro 1
Nantwich 3
Trafford 2
Stockton 1
Sutton Coldfield Town 5
Abbey Hulton 4
Hanley Town 0
Stourbridge 2
Bourne 1
Shepshed 2
Stamford 1
Coventry Sphinx 0
Kendal 0
Dunston 1
Wombwell Town 1
Stocksbridge 3
Corby 1
Gainsborough 2
Rushall 5
Atherstone 1
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York City -
Pickering Town 5
Redcar Athletic 2
West Didsbury & Chorlton 0
Runcorn Linnets 2
Hallam 2
Ashton United 4
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Scarborough Athletic -
Newcastle Blue Star 1
Heaton Stannington 0
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Marine -
Buxton -
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Redditch 5
Skegness Town 0
Morecambe -
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Workington 2
Stalybridge 3
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Chester -
Curzon Ashton -
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Hebburn Town 1
Longridge Town 0
South Shields -
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Warrington Rylands 1
Guiseley 4
Widnes FC -
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Ilkeston 1
Spalding United 2
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Hyde 3
Prescot Cables 2
Lancaster 1
Whitby 2
Matlock 4
Bottesford Town 1
Carlton Town 3
Cleethorpes 0
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Redbridge 1
Royston Town 2
Brentwood 2
Leighton Town 1
Chesham -
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Eastwood Community FC 1
Grimsby Borough 2
Halesowen 4
Stratford 1
Sudbury 4
Mildenhall 0
Aveley 3
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West Auckland Town 3
Wythenshawe FC 1
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Rossington Main 0
United of Manchester 4
Bishop Auckland 1
Chadderton 3
Coleshill Town 2
Worcester Raiders 1
Hednesford 3
Basford Utd. 1
Billericay 4
Barton 1
Berkhamsted Town 2
St Ives Town 0
Morpeth 2
Pontefract Collieries 1
Witton Albion 6
Shildon 3
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Halifax -
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Harborough 3
Leek Town 0
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Worksop -
Peterborough Sports -
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Hornchurch -
Bishops Cleeve 2
Wimborne 5
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Bath City -
Burnham FC 0
Jersey Bulls 3
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Forest Green -
FC Haverhill Rovers 0
Waltham Abbey 3
March Town 1
Gorleston 3
Maldon & Tiptree 2
Canvey Island 0
Stanway Rovers 2
Cockfosters 1
Soul Tower Hamlets 4
Ascot United 1
Flackwell Heath 2
Lewes 1
Bracknell Town 4
Dartford 2
Tadley Calleva 4
Weymouth 2
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Dulwich Hamlet 2
Whitstable Town 3
Havant & Waterlooville 0
Chichester City 1
Hungerford 3
AFC Stoneham 0
Tavistock 1
Swindon Supermarine 4
Cray Wanderers 2
Hanwell Town 3
Bedfont Sports 4
Littlehampton 3
Uxbridge 1
Welling 2
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Slough Town -
Enfield FC 3
Ilford 1
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Quorn 8
Sherwood Colliery 0
Long Eaton 1
Kettering 4
Winchester City 0
Fareham 1
Fairford 0
Sholing 2
Eastbourne Borough -
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Epsom 2
Risborough Rangers 1
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Boreham Wood -
Merthyr Town -
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Royal Wootton 1
Torpoint 3
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Croydon Athletic 2
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Westfield 2
Sheppey United 0
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Horsham FC -
Folkestone 3
Sevenoaks 0
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Ebbsfleet -
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Ashford Town 3
Whyteleafe 2
Maidenhead -
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Faversham 5
Hastings 2
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Westbury United 5
Yate 4
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Oxford City -
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Dover Ath. -
Chertsey Town 2
Thame United 1
Ramsgate 1
Cray Valley 2
Steyning Town 5
Lancing 0
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Tonbridge -
Raynes Park Vale 0
Ashford United 2
Chatham 4
Marlow 0
Deal Town 2
Cobham 0
Beckenham Town 2
Egham Town 3
Gosport Borough 2
Basingstoke 1
Didcot 2
Poole Town 3
Tiverton 3
Taunton Town 4
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Weston-super-Mare -
Needham Market 4
Tilbury 2
Eynesbury Rovers 3
Arlesey 1
Histon 2
Mulbarton Wanderers 3
FC Witham Town 3
Lowestoft 2
Hemel Hempstead -
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Real Bedford 1
Stortford 2
Boston Town 1
Sporting Khalsa 3
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Cheshunt 1
Leiston 2
Knaphill 1
Hackney Wick 2
Worcester 3
Chasetown 4
Mangotsfield 0
Banbury 1
Brightlingsea 2
Bury Town 3
Newmarket 2
Woodford Town 3
Potters 2
Hitchin 4
Aylesbury Vale 1
St. Albans 3
Alvechurch 4
Barwell 2
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Leamington -
Chelmsford -
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Bowers & Pitsea 1
Hertford Town 2
Hayes & Yeading 3
Whitehawk 4
Three Bridges 0
Walton & Hersham 2
Gloucester City 3
Portchester 1
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Chippenham Town -
AFC Totton -
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Torquay -
Shaftesbury Town 3
Exmouth Town 1
Plymouth Parkway 0
Frome Town 4
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Salisbury -
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Hythe & Dibden 1
Laverstock & Ford 2
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Carshalton 2
Wingate & Finchley 3
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Aldershot -
Wokingham Town FC 1
Burgess Hill 5
Erith Town 0
Farnham 3
Falmouth Town 0
Brixham 5
Slimbridge 0
Dorchester 1
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Quarter-finals
AFC Fylde 4
Bamber Bridge 1
Bootle 1
Darlington FC 3
Telford 3
Kidderminster 1
Racing Club Warwick 3
Evesham 4
Macclesfield 3
Atherton Rovers 0
Nantwich 3
Trafford 1
Sutton Coldfield Town 3
Stourbridge 1
Shepshed 0
Stamford 2
Dunston 1
Stocksbridge 0
Gainsborough 2
Rushall 1
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York City -
Pickering Town 0
Runcorn Linnets 2
Ashton United 2
Scarborough Athletic 0
Newcastle Blue Star 0
Marine 2
Buxton 3
Redditch 0
Morecambe -
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Stalybridge 1
Chester 2
Curzon Ashton 4
Hebburn Town 1
South Shields 2
Guiseley 1
FC Congleton Town 0
Chorley 1
Spalding United 3
Alfreton 0
Bedford 1
Dagenham & Red. 2
Tamworth -
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Hyde 2
Whitby 0
Matlock 3
Carlton Town 0
Scunthorpe -
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Royston Town 1
Brentwood 0
Chesham 1
King’s Lynn 4
Grimsby Borough 2
Halesowen 7
Sudbury 1
Aveley 2
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Gateshead -
West Auckland Town 0
Spennymoor 1
United of Manchester 0
Chadderton 1
Coleshill Town 0
Hednesford 7
Billericay 3
Berkhamsted Town 0
Morpeth 2
Witton Albion 1
Radcliffe 3
Southport 4
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Halifax -
Altrincham -
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Harborough 3
Worksop 2
Peterborough Sports 2
Hornchurch 1
Wimborne 2
Bath City 1
Jersey Bulls 2
Worthing FC 7
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Forest Green -
Waltham Abbey 2
Gorleston 0
Maldon & Tiptree 2
Stanway Rovers 0
Soul Tower Hamlets 0
Flackwell Heath 2
Bracknell Town 2
Tadley Calleva 0
Woking -
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Brackley -
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Whitstable Town 2
Chichester City 1
Hungerford 3
Swindon Supermarine 0
Hanwell Town 0
Bedfont Sports 1
Welling 1
Slough Town 2
Enfield FC 0
Enfield Town 3
Quorn 2
Kettering 1
Fareham 0
Sholing 3
Eastbourne Borough 4
Epsom 0
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Boreham Wood -
Merthyr Town 4
Torpoint 0
Hampton & Richmond 4
Croydon Athletic 2
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Eastleigh -
Southend -
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Westfield 2
Horsham FC 8
Folkestone 2
Maidstone 0
Ebbsfleet 5
Ashford Town 0
Maidenhead 0
Faversham 1
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Solihull Moors -
Braintree -
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Westbury United 3
Oxford City 2
Farnborough 4
Dover Ath. 1
Chertsey Town 2
Cray Valley 3
Steyning Town 3
Tonbridge 8
Ashford United 0
Chatham 3
Deal Town 2
Egham Town 1
Gosport Borough 0
Poole Town 3
Taunton Town 1
Weston-super-Mare 4
Needham Market 4
Eynesbury Rovers 2
Mulbarton Wanderers 0
FC Witham Town 2
Hemel Hempstead 4
Stortford 1
Sporting Khalsa 2
Hereford 3
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Leiston 4
Hackney Wick 1
Chasetown 1
Banbury 2
Bury Town 1
Woodford Town 2
Hitchin 1
St. Albans 2
Alvechurch 3
Leamington 0
Chelmsford 6
Hertford Town 0
Whitehawk 0
Walton & Hersham 2
Gloucester City 1
Chippenham Town 2
AFC Totton 2
Torquay 0
Shaftesbury Town 2
Frome Town 3
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Salisbury 4
Laverstock & Ford 1
Dorking Wanderers 7
Wingate & Finchley 2
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Aldershot -
Burgess Hill 1
Farnham 3
Brixham 1
Dorchester 3
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Semi-finals
AFC Fylde 3
Darlington FC 5
Telford 4
Evesham 1
Macclesfield 2
Nantwich 0
Sutton Coldfield Town 0
Stamford 1
Dunston 1
Gainsborough 2
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Hartlepool -
Carlisle -
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Boston United -
Rochdale -
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York City -
Runcorn Linnets 3
Ashton United 2
Marine 2
Buxton 3
Morecambe -
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Chester 5
Curzon Ashton 1
South Shields 4
Chorley 1
Spalding United 2
Dagenham & Red. 1
Tamworth -
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Hyde 1
Matlock 0
Scunthorpe -
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Royston Town 1
King’s Lynn 5
Halesowen 0
Aveley 1
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Gateshead -
Spennymoor 3
Chadderton 0
Hednesford 0
Billericay 2
Morpeth 1
Southport 3
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Halifax -
Altrincham -
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Harborough 4
Peterborough Sports 1
Wimborne 0
Worthing FC 3
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Forest Green -
Waltham Abbey 2
Maldon & Tiptree 4
Flackwell Heath 4
Bracknell Town 1
Woking -
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Brackley -
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Whitstable Town 2
Hungerford 0
Bedfont Sports 1
Slough Town 2
Enfield Town 5
Quorn 1
Sholing 1
Eastbourne Borough 2
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Boreham Wood -
Merthyr Town 0
Hampton & Richmond 1
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Eastleigh -
Southend -
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Horsham FC 2
Folkestone 3
Ebbsfleet 2
Faversham 1
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Solihull Moors -
Braintree -
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Westbury United 0
Farnborough 1
Cray Valley 0
Tonbridge 5
Chatham 3
Deal Town 1
Poole Town 0
Weston-super-Mare 2
Needham Market 2
FC Witham Town 1
Hemel Hempstead 5
Hereford 2
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Leiston 0
Banbury 3
Woodford Town 0
St. Albans 1
Alvechurch 1
Chelmsford 2
Walton & Hersham 0
Chippenham Town 2
AFC Totton 4
Frome Town 2
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Salisbury 3
Dorking Wanderers 5
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Aldershot -
Farnham 3
Dorchester 0
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Final
Darlington FC 0
Telford 6
Macclesfield 1
Stamford 0
Gainsborough 4
Hartlepool 2
Carlisle 5
Boston United 2
Rochdale 1
York City 2
Runcorn Linnets 0
Buxton 1
Morecambe 1
Chester 3
South Shields 4
Spalding United 0
Tamworth 1
Hyde 0
Scunthorpe 4
King’s Lynn 2
Aveley 0
Gateshead 3
Spennymoor 1
Billericay 0
Southport 1
Halifax 3
Altrincham 5
Harborough 2
Worthing FC 1
Forest Green 4
Maldon & Tiptree 1
Flackwell Heath 0
Woking 3
Brackley 7
Wealdstone 5
Whitstable Town 1
Slough Town 3
Enfield Town 2
Eastbourne Borough 0
Boreham Wood 3
Hampton & Richmond 0
Eastleigh 2
Southend 4
Folkestone 1
Ebbsfleet 2
Solihull Moors 0
Braintree 2
Farnborough 0
Tonbridge 1
Chatham 3
Weston-super-Mare 1
Needham Market 0
Hemel Hempstead 2
Yeovil 1
Banbury 1
St. Albans 2
Chelmsford 4
Chippenham Town 3
AFC Totton 3
Truro 2
Dorking Wanderers 2
Aldershot 3
Farnham 5
Sutton 6