Harborough Town’s FA Cup Run Ends After Brave Replay Performance

Harborough Town’s FA Cup run is over despite a spirited performance in last night’s fourth qualifying round replay.

The Bees held Altrincham to a goalless draw in normal time – despite playing most of the match with ten men, after Riley O’Sullivan was sent off in the 7th minute.

Action from last night’s game. Pic: RB Media

But the National League side proved too strong in extra time, scoring three goals to seal a 3–0 win and prevent Harborough playing in the first round proper of the competition for a second year running.

A record crowd of 1,813 packed the Community Football Ground for the game and speaking at full-time, Harborough manager Mitch Austin said he was proud of his players: