A mixed bag of results in the FA Trophy last weekend saw just one of our teams progress to the next round. Hendon had already gone out on Saturday but Wingate & Finchley harboured hopes of progressing after Hayes & Yeading United fought back to earn a replay. The Blues took the lead again in the rematch with record goalscorer Ahmet Rifat finding the net on 7 minutes. The resilience which the West Londoners displayed in the first match showed again with an equaliser early in the second period, and with another 1-1 draw on the cards, Liam McDevitt sent Hayes through in the very final minute.

So only erstwhile Cup heroes Potters Bar remain from our triumvirate of competitors in the First Round Qualifying, and the Scholars were dealt a tough challenge in the next round with a long trip west to either Cinderford Town or Merthyr Tydfil.

Barnet found it a doubly hard week in the north. After defeat to Hartlepool United at the weekend  Darren Currie’s men suffered another reverse at Harrogate Town on Tuesday. All the goals came in the first half with David Tutonda scoring for the Bees after the hosts went 2-0 up in 19 minutes.

Boreham Wood were held to a goalless draw by lowly Aldershot, meaning both National League teams are currently in the bottom half with 25 points.

Potters Bar achieved a creditable draw with top 5 Worthing, George Craddock getting the Scholars goal after the Sussex side had gone ahead early.

Edgware lost on penalties to Crawley Green in the League Challenge Trophy

Wingate & Finchley have signed a striker to boost their efforts to escape the bottom group. Olusaweun Akinsanya joins from Ware with strong credentials, being Division One’s leading scorer.

Hendon’s visit to Taunton Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Saturday November 2nd

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Mel

National League

Barnet v Chorley

Yeovil Town v Boreham Wood

Isthmian Premier

Hornchurch v Potters Bar Town

Alan

East Thurrock United v Wingate & Finchley 

Paul

Essex Senior League

Hadley v Woodford Town

Bob

FA Vase 2nd Round

Walthamstow v AFC Uckfield

David