Hungerford Town boss: “The FA Cup is about dreams”

Crusaders travel to Wells City while Ascot United are at home on Sunday in FA Cup First Qualifying Round
Photo: Marc Roberts.

The FA Cup is back with the First Qualifying Round over the weekend including a tough away day for Hungerford Town.

The Crusaders are at Western League Premier Division Wells City, a second successive Step 5 challenge for the Southern League side.

Last time out, Wokingham Town took Hungerford to a replay and led twice in the tie before Sheldon Wright scored a double to win the replay.

Speaking ahead of the trip, manager Danny Robinson told Football in Berkshire: “We are really looking forward to visiting Wells City FC in the FA Cup! It was so tough last round against Wokingham and now we play a side full of confidence and a team looking to get promoted out of the Western League.

“The FA Cup is always about dreams and let’s hope we can keep our dream alive tomorrow!”

Related: 2026/27 FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: Draw date and times – everything you need to know

Ascot United manager Gavin Smith. Photo: Rob Mack/Shooting Stars.
Ascot United manager Gavin Smith. Photo: Rob Mack/Shooting Stars.

Ascot United meanwhile are at home on Sunday afternoon to Pagham with boss Gavin Smith saying: “Another tough game as we have found with the previous two ties against teams of the same level.

“Pagham have had a very good start to their season so will really back themselves to come here and win especially being in good form.

“We will approach the match same as every other game we play and we will have to match the opposition for work rate desire and will to win, take key moments when they arrive and do our best to limit the chances they get.

“Come Sunday night our aim will be to be in the hat looking forward to the next round draw.”

2026/27 FA Cup First Qualifying Round fixtures

  • Ascot United vs Pagham (Sunday)
  • Petts Wood & Holmesdale vs Windsor & Eton
  • Ramsgate vs Bracknell Town
  • Tadley Calleva vs Laverstock & Ford
  • Thame United vs Reading City
  • Wells City vs Hungerford Town

Upcoming fixtures

Saturday 14th November 2026

Berks County15:00Bovingdon
Broadfields United15:00Burnham
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