Ascot United through on FA Trophy weekend as Berkshire sides falter

Ascot United won their FA Trophy tie on Friday night, but it was bad news across the rest of the county on Saturday afternoon
Ascot United players celebrate in the FA Trophy. Photo: Rob Mack/Shooting Stars
Ascot United players celebrate in the FA Trophy. Photo: Rob Mack/Shooting Stars

Ascot United’s 3-0 win at home to Margate on Friday night was the high-point for Berkshire sides in the weekends FA Trophy First Qualifying Round ties.

The Isthmian League South Central Division One Yellas as Harley Platel scored twice either side of a Cameron Rohart-Brown strike.

Lucias Vine levelled things up for Binfield after visitors Deal Town had gone 1-0 up at Hill Farm Lane, and Mihail Marinescu made it 2-1 to the Moles before the break.

Deal fired their way to a 3-2 lead and Binfield had a glorious chance to make it 3-3 with six minutes left on the clock, only for Deal to wrap things up moments later.

Windsor & Eton’s return to the FA Trophy ended with a home defeat to Southall while Hungerford Town were beaten 3-1 on the road at Portland United.

26/27 FA Trophy First Qualifying Round results

Prize money: Winners – Winners £1,500 Losing team: £400.

  • Ascot United 3-0 Margate (Friday, 7:45pm)
  • Binfield 2-4 Deal Town or Hartley Wintney
  • Didcot Town 1-1 Winchester City (Didcot win on penalties)
  • Portland United 3-1 Hungerford Town
  • Windsor & Eton 0-2 Southall

All the weekends results, from League action to cup ties, are available now here. Everything you need to know about the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round draw is here.

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