Village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay
Summary
Mulbarton Wanderers won 2-0 against Woodford Town in a replay of their FA Cup match after a referee error led to the first game being ordered to be played again. The replay in Norfolk attracted a record crowd of 806 and advanced Mulbarton to face Gloucester City in the next round.Key Facts
- The original match had a referee error involving a penalty decision.
- The Football Association (FA) ordered the game to be replayed, which is a rare decision.
- Mulbarton won the replay 2-0 on their home ground in Norfolk.
- The match attracted 806 spectators, more than usual for these teams.
- Mulbarton earned £3,375 from the FA Cup prize fund for winning the replay.
- Woodford Town, who play in a lower league, appealed the match decision due to the penalty error.
- Mulbarton will play Gloucester City in the third qualifying round on October 3.
- Woodford received £1,125 from the prize fund despite losing the replay.
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