Victor Abadaki’s goals have helped West Didsbury & Chorlton create history by taking their place in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time.
After Andrew Painten went to watch Emley for the first time with his dad as a boy, he often asked when they could go back – now, he is club chairman and relishing a bid FA Cup date.
The draw for the first round proper of the FA Vase has been made, with 101 ties drawn at Wembley earlier today featuring a host of sides who claimed notable qualifying wins in the previous round.
THE FA Cup first qualifying round draw was made earlier today (Monday) at Wembley, with the clubs involved in this weekend’s preliminary round knowing who they will face if they make it through.