FA Cup and Evo Stik round-up: Scarborough Athletic make history

Rudy Funk

By James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson)

Rudy Funk’s Scarborough Athletic defied their critics to march into the FA Cup second qualifying round for the first time in their history.

The Seadogs stormed to a 4-0 success at Team Northumbria with Tom Davies, Gary Bradshaw, Ryan Williams and Matty Plummer scoring the goals.

Scarborough are now in the hat for tomorrow’s draw which could them tied with Conference North giants Boston United and Stockport County, among others.

Frickley Athletic are also through after safely seeing off Sheffield FC 4-1.

Defender Jake Picton hit an impressive hat-trick – a feat he managed last season – and Luke Hinsley got the other goal.

In the Evo Stik Division One North, Ossett Albion finally got off the mark with a 3-2 victory at Harrogate Railway to earn their first win of the campaign.

Albion were cruising at 3-0 at half-time and Dale Kelly (2) and Adam Muller scored.

But, Richard Tracey’s men allowed Railway back into the game as Paul Beesley’s two goals gave them a nervy finish.

Wakefield FC also celebrated a rare victory after beating ten man Clitheroe at Shawe Lane.

Jack Higgins had put the home side ahead before Shane Hamilton quickly levelled for Wakefield.

Clitheroe were reduced to ten men early on in the second half and Wakefield stole the three points with just a few minutes to go – Rob Boardman the scorer.

Farsley AFC lost 3-0 at Kendal Town.