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15/08/2026, Welwyn Garden City Stadium, Welwyn Garden City, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1

Welwyn Garden City Vs Ashton

Welwyn Garden City play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: K McCaa (GK) , G Somide (CB) , D Sang (CB) , N MacNeal (CB) , L Saunders (RB) , M McCallion (LB) , D Duffy (CDM) , D McRobie (CAM) , C Ajunwa (RM) , J Reese (LM) , B Ridpath (ST) And the subs are: J Oshonaike (CB) , H McBee (CB) , F McEwan (CM) , I Buckley (CM) , D McNabb (ST)

Ashton play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: Z Youssef (GK) , Z Saunders (CB) , R Kenley (CB) , S McGuinness (RB) , T Marvin (LB) , V Kerrigan (CM) , H McClement (CM) , D Swapp (CDM) , M Hynd (CAM) , E Donoghue (ST) , L Service (ST) And the subs are: P Nash (CB) , A Hopkins (CB) , J Kimes (CM) , P Slight (CM) , K Dalton (ST)

Welcome to Welwyn Garden City Stadium in Welwyn Garden City, England where Welwyn Garden City will face Ashton United.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 696.

1' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Noel MacNeal plays a long ball to Duncan Duffy.  Duncan Duffy passes to Charles Ajunwa.  With a turn of pace, Charles Ajunwa beats Zachary Saunders.  

7' - Dai Swapp slides the ball to Terry Marvin.  Terry Marvin finds Zachary Saunders with a long pass.  Zachary Saunders crosses the ball into the box, but Duncan Duffy intercepts the ball.  

8' - Duncan Duffy spots a run from Dennis McRobie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Dennis McRobie is caught offside!  

10' - Louis Saunders hits the ball long to Charles Ajunwa.  Charles Ajunwa crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Ricky Kenley takes possession.  

15' - Zachary Saunders plays the ball to Mark Hynd.  Geoff Somide dispossesses Mark Hynd and the ball goes loose.  Geoff Somide finds Louis Saunders with a long pass.  Louis Saunders speeds past Zachary Saunders.  

15' - Louis Saunders curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Mark Hynd.  

19' - Welwyn Garden City attempt to counter.  Duncan Duffy finds Charles Ajunwa with a short pass.  Mark Hynd dispossesses Charles Ajunwa and takes the ball.  Mark Hynd passes the ball to Ricky Kenley.  Ricky Kenley finds Spencer McGuinness with a long pass.  Spencer McGuinness shoots from long range towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

22' - Kris McCaa passes to Darryl Sang.  Darryl Sang plays a long pass to Duncan Duffy.  Duncan Duffy sees a run from Ben Ridpath.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ben Ridpath is able to control the ball.  Ben Ridpath shoots...but Zafa Youssef stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Charles Ajunwa pounces on the loose ball...Charles Ajunwa attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

24' - Mark Hynd spots a run from Ethan Donoghue.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Ethan Donoghue is caught offside!  

26' - Ricky Kenley finds Spencer McGuinness with a long pass.  Spencer McGuinness sees a run from Mark Hynd.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

28' - Ben Ridpath plays a long pass to Geoff Somide.  Geoff Somide sees a run from Duncan Duffy.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Mark Hynd spots a run from Henry McClement.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

31' - Ashton attempt to counter.  Ben Ridpath successfully tackles Terry Marvin and takes the ball.  Ben Ridpath tries to use ball skills to beat Ricky Kenley, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Welwyn Garden City.  

31' - Ben Ridpath steps up to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

34' - Louis Saunders finds Geoff Somide with a long ball.  Geoff Somide whips in a cross, finding Duncan Duffy.  Duncan Duffy flicks a header hoping to beat Zafa Youssef...but its wide!

36' - Zafa Youssef finds Ethan Donoghue with a long pass.  Ethan Donoghue curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Duncan Duffy.  

40' - Dai Swapp sees Victor Kerrigan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Victor Kerrigan has strayed offside!  

43' - Ricky Kenley passes a long ball to Victor Kerrigan.  Victor Kerrigan brings the ball forward, outpacing John Reese.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Dai Swapp passes to Henry McClement.  Henry McClement passes the ball to Dai Swapp.  Louis Saunders tackles Dai Swapp and the ball goes loose.  Louis Saunders passes a long ball to Noel MacNeal.  Noel MacNeal passes the ball to John Reese.  John Reese curves the ball into the box, finding Ben Ridpath.  Zachary Saunders impedes Ben Ridpath...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Louis Saunders steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Louis Saunders for Welwyn Garden City!  The keeper dived to the side!

49' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Duncan Duffy is going to be taken off.  Joel Oshonaike joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Henry McClement will come off.  Justin Kimes is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Reese is going to be taken off.  Ian Buckley is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ethan Donoghue is going to be taken off.  Kieran Dalton is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ben Ridpath will come off.  Dan McNabb is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Victor Kerrigan is going to be taken off.  Peter Slight joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Joel Oshonaike plays a short pass to Louis Saunders.  Louis Saunders runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Peter Slight.  That will be a freekick for Welwyn Garden City.  

55' - Charles Ajunwa plays a long pass to Noel MacNeal.  Noel MacNeal finds Dan McNabb with a short pass.  Dan McNabb tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Dan McNabb scores!  That's a nice goal from the Welwyn Garden City player!  The ball went in off the upright!

56' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - Leeroy Service speeds past Darryl Sang.  

59' - Leeroy Service crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Geoff Somide.  

68' - Dennis McRobie finds Geoff Somide with a short pass.  Kieran Dalton tackles Geoff Somide and the ball goes loose.  Joel Oshonaike finds Louis Saunders with a long ball.  Louis Saunders speeds past Terry Marvin.  

69' - Louis Saunders sees a run from Ian Buckley.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ian Buckley runs on to the ball.  Ian Buckley looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and Ian Buckley scores!  That's a fine goal from the Welwyn Garden City player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

70' - Ashton kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - Dan McNabb sees Charles Ajunwa making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Charles Ajunwa is able to control the ball.  Charles Ajunwa tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot bounces off the post!  Zachary Saunders manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

83' - Leeroy Service looks to unleash a long range shot...and Leeroy Service scores!  Its a goal for Ashton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

84' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Welwyn Garden City 3 - 1 Ashton United.