
Vanarama National League Matchday 26 preview: London & South East
Another week poses another quick turnaround for National League sides, and here is how the teams from the London & South East region shape up for the next batch of midweek matches.
Another week poses another quick turnaround for National League sides, and here is how the teams from the London & South East region shape up for the next batch of midweek matches.
Bradford Bulls fall at the first play-off hurdle as they were defeated 23-10 by the Batley Bulldogs in an intense battle at Mount Pleasant.
This Friday sees the second game between the sides in just under as many weeks, and the Daggers will be looking to repay the favour and take all three points as the Pools did in the reverse fixture.
The game was not easy for the hosts as the away team, Dagenham & Redbridge did not give away any silly mistakes. In the 122nd minute, Nicky Maynard scored the crucial goal to send the Stags into the third round of the cup.
The Stags have not been past the fourth round of the FA Cup since the 2007/08 season and have only reached the third round twice since then.
A Mitch Brundle penalty foiled semi-Professional Hartley Wintney did all they could against Dagenham and Redbridge, but it was the National League team who bagged their place in the 1st Round Draw of the FA Cup.