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12/09/2026, Rayleigh Stadium, Rayleigh, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q2

Rayleigh Vs Darlington

Rayleigh play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Souter (GK) , M Bell (CB) , D McCrae (CB) , M Kazemi (CB) , P Gracie (RB) , K Mulryan (LB) , S Gaddis (CDM) , J Polston (CAM) , M Wayne (RM) , M Hearn (LM) , H McGuire (ST) And the subs are: L Boward (CB) , S Nee (CB) , F Lawgoch (CM) , D Martin (CM) , M Baines (ST)

Darlington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: B Lace (GK) , D Chukwuma (CB) , A Dee (CB) , A Carey (CB) , W Evans (RB) , G McCready (LB) , A Keegan (CDM) , R Crockett (CAM) , J Cavanaugh (RM) , D Scully (LM) , B Osmond (ST) And the subs are: B Ferguson (CB) , K McNichols (CB) , M Scroggins (CM) , A Shagari (CM) , P Gwenn (ST)

Welcome to Rayleigh Stadium in Rayleigh, England where Rayleigh will face Darlington.  This is round Q2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2091.

1' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

15' - Sam Gaddis hits the ball long to David McCrae.  David McCrae sees Marc Wayne making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Marc Wayne can't get to the ball!  

19' - Gordon McCready finds Anthony Carey with a long ball.  Anthony Carey finds William Evans with a long ball.  William Evans slides the ball to Davie Scully.  Davie Scully crosses the ball into the box, but Marcus Bell intercepts the ball.  

22' - Des Chukwuma finds Adam Keegan with a long pass.  Adam Keegan sees Davie Scully making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Davie Scully  is unable to take the ball down!  

23' - Sam Gaddis sees Marc Wayne making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

41' - Marcus Bell plays the ball to James Polston.  James Polston uses his pace to beat Ricky Crockett.  

42' - James Polston hits a shot from distance towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Rayleigh!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

43' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

48' - Gordon McCready passes to Adam Keegan.  Adam Keegan plays the ball to Anthony Carey.  Anthony Carey passes a long ball to Adam Keegan.  Adam Keegan spots a run from Davie Scully.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Davie Scully runs on to the ball.  Davie Scully takes a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Harry McGuire is going to be taken off.  Mick Baines is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andreas Dee will come off.  Brad Ferguson is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marc Wayne is going to be taken off.  Fraser Lawgoch is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mohsin Kazemi will come off.  Sam Nee is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Des Chukwuma is going to be taken off.  Kenzie McNichols is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Davie Scully brings the ball forward, outpacing Phil Gracie.  

58' - Marcus Bell chips a long ball to James Polston.  James Polston uses his pace to beat William Evans.  

59' - James Polston spots a run from Mick Baines.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mick Baines is able to take the ball.  Mick Baines tries to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

63' - Kenzie McNichols chips a long ball to Ricky Crockett.  Ricky Crockett passes to Johnny Cavanaugh.  Kieran Mulryan successfully tackles Johnny Cavanaugh and the ball goes loose.  James Polston shoots from long range...and James Polston scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Rayleigh player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

64' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Johnny Cavanaugh tackles Kieran Mulryan and takes possession.  Johnny Cavanaugh passes the ball to Adam Keegan.  Adam Keegan spots a run from Brin Osmond.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

81' - Matthew Hearn plays the ball to Marcus Bell.  Marcus Bell finds Mick Baines with a short pass.  Mick Baines whips in a cross, but Brad Ferguson intercepts and clears the ball.  

84' - Brad Ferguson tackles Mick Baines and takes the ball.  Brad Ferguson passes the ball to William Evans.  William Evans plays a short pass to Brin Osmond.  Brin Osmond spots a run from Adam Keegan.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Adam Keegan has strayed offside!  

88' - James Polston plays a long pass to David McCrae.  David McCrae passes the ball to Matthew Hearn.  Matthew Hearn passes to James Polston.  James Polston looks to hit a long range shot...but Bart Lace performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

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



The match has ended Rayleigh 2 - 0 Darlington.