By Paul Reece
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD 2 ASHTON UNITED 1
VETERAN striker Paul Brayson marked his 40th birthday with the winning goal as Newcastle Benfield progressed to the next round, despite a late red card.
The Northern League side were reduced to ten men in the 81st minute when Alex Nisbet received a straight red for a late challenge on Nick Platt.
Goals from Dylan McEvoy and Brayson were enough to secure victory for Benfield, however, despite Alex Johnson’s 86th minute consolation.
Benfield settled into the contest and opened the scoring in the 34th minute as McEvoy rounded Ashley Frit...