There were three upsets caused in the FA Trophy Third Round at the weekend with clubs now looking at the prospect of playing at Wembley.
Southern League Division One Central’s Halesowen Town stunned many on Saturday afternoon, when they pulled off a 1-0 win over at National League side FC Halifax Town, Jamie Molyneux the scorer in that one.
Absolute scenes @halesowentownfc @FATrophy #queserasera #yeltz pic.twitter.com/QzO7sekC20
— Matt Russell (@fr07dos) February 8, 2020
Fair to say the team enjoyed the celebrations with their travelling support after the game…
@FCHTOnline predictably, the toys are out of the prams on ShaymenDotFuckwits tonight. ???
Well done @halesowen, the better side throughout. There. That's all that needs to said, and it didn't hurt to say it. pic.twitter.com/0jWpjV1vtG
— positively shaymen (@positiveshaymen) February 8, 2020
Another National League club to get knocked out were Ebbsfleet United, who ended up losing 2-0 after extra time against Royston Town of the Southern League Premier Division Central.
Sharing again as the one yesterday trimmed and didnt include the goal!!! #COYC @RoystonTownFC pic.twitter.com/6T19d7jK8z
— Georgie Phillips (@GeorgieLisher) February 9, 2020
Josh Oyinsan made it 1-0 to the team that just love causing upsets and had 25 minutes to hold on, which they did and Matt Bateman then slotted home to secure yet another shock win!
LITTLE LITTLE ROYSTON TOWN THEY CALLED US!!! WELL THAT LITTLE TOWN ARE IN THE LAST 8 AND 2 GAMES OFF WEMBLEY BABY❤️ WHAT A SQUAD AND WHAT A TRAVELING FANBASE??⚽️ @RoystonTownFC pic.twitter.com/nhkD61jxm8
— B (@brandon_adams9) February 8, 2020
And lastly, Aveley got themselves into the quarter final by beating National League South side Chelmsford City 3-1.
Ball Numbers for the #FATrophy 4th Round Proper Draw that will be made on Monday 10th February on @talkSPORT2 at 1pm are –
1 @RoystonTownFC
2 @ConcordRangers
3 @HarrogateTown
4 @halesowentownfc
5 @BarnetFC
6 @AFCFylde
7 @AveleyFC
8 @Official_NCFC#TogetherAveley ?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/4vn3djKLbx— Aveley FC (@AveleyFC) February 9, 2020
Jason Raad put the Isthmian League North Division team ahead after 12 minutes and held on to that until the 80th minute, when Chris Whelpdale then leveled the scoreline. Alexander Akrofi put Aveley back in front eight minutes later and Jonathan Nzengo sealed the win with a top bin from 30 yards out.
What a team @AveleyFC ??? pic.twitter.com/03a3bAYBO8
— Tom Richardson (@tomjamesrich) February 8, 2020
Winners of these ties picked up £6,000, whilst the losers also received a total of £2,000. The draw for the next round will take place at 1pm on Monday. It’ll be live on @talkSPORT2. We’ll have it on the site, like always, once it’s made.
THE RESULTS:
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Ebbsfleet United (5) 0–2 (aet) Royston Town (7)
Concord Rangers (6) 2–2 (4–3 pens) Leamington (6)
Harrogate Town (5) 2–0 Eastleigh (5)
FC Halifax Town (5) 0–1 Halesowen Town (8)
Barnet (5) 3–0 Barrow (5)
Dorking Wanderers (6) 2–4 AFC Fylde (5)
Aveley (8) 3–1 Chelmsford City (6)
Yeovil Town (5) 1–2 Notts County (5)
Social media users gave their reaction to the three upsets caused in the FA Trophy Third Round…
ON HALESOWEN:
Incredible result for The #Yeltz. Plenty of Shed chants to be heard on the Black Country Radio coverage. Halesowen Town in the draw for the #FATrophy Quarter Finals. ????
— Bitcoin il Duce ⚡️?? (@iancbailey) February 8, 2020
Awesome boys. Awesome. Biggest result in non-league this season? We are Halesowen, we’ll beat who we want!!! #UpTheYeltz @TonyIncenzo
— tim haskey??????? (@timhaskey) February 8, 2020
— Kieran (@kierancorcoran1) February 8, 2020
Ridiculous ? ! Well done to everyone involved with @halesowentownfc ! Especially the fans who deserve it after a number of tough years ! @pdscontractflo2 fair fucking play ! #UpTheYeltz
— Daniel Platt (@DanielPlatt_1) February 8, 2020
Get the fuck in lads!!! ?
— James Parsons (@ParsonsJR91) February 8, 2020
ON ROYSTON:
WHAT A FEELING!!??
This group of lads we’ve got is something very special, let me tell you that! Bring on the last 8 of the FA Trophy babyyyyy! ???? @RoystonTownFCSpecial mention to the fans today, class for the whole game! #12thMan pic.twitter.com/2lBT6JHX3R
— Josh Castiglione (@JoshCastiglione) February 8, 2020
Another great result. Keep going Royston
— Dave Reader (@davidreader2) February 8, 2020
@roystoncrow – never mind the back page – hold the front page!! Half of #Royston we’re at the game! This is sporting history in the making. @RoystonTownFC – 2 games from @wembleystadium in the #FATrophy ⚽️??
— Gareth Hillier (@GarethHillier2) February 8, 2020
Well played,you deserved it overall and good luck in the next round ? from a fleet fan
— Martyn (@martyfleet7) February 8, 2020
What a bloody great result everyone!!!! You make us all proud ????
— Michael Bentley (@MikeBentley73) February 8, 2020
ON AVELEY:
What a result this is btw
— adam westwood (@adamwest71) February 8, 2020
Yes yes yes ??????
— Paul Whitlock (@pwhitters) February 8, 2020
— Adam Ritcov (@AGRitcov) February 8, 2020
What a day!!!@AveleyFC we love you!! Every single player, coach, staff and fan were amazing!! Raad’s free kick, @Akrofi11 neat finish and a worldie from @J_Nzengo !!! QUARTER FINALS BABY!!! #TogetherAveley
— Sons of Aveley (@Sons_of_Aveley) February 9, 2020
Fair play to aveley fc you outplayed us in every aspect for a majority of ghe match in which city looked like the bostik north side not aveley bestbof luck in the next round
— Graham (@rockydog0605) February 9, 2020
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