The Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper produced plenty of goals and drama yesterday, as clubs across the non-league pyramid battled for a place in the next stage of the competition.
Kettering Town recorded the biggest victory of the afternoon, putting six past Quorn in an entertaining 6-2 win. Enfield Town were equally impressive in front of their own supporters, defeating Hanworth Villa 5-1 to continue their progress in the competition.
Halesowen Town also enjoyed an excellent afternoon, brushing aside Evesham United 4-0 away from home. The result provided a welcome response following their heavy midweek league defeat against Racing Club Warwick.
Uxbridge secured their place in the Second Round Proper with a convincing 3-0 victory away at Egham Town. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time before adding two further goals after the break to complete a comfortable afternoon.
Wimborne Town produced another standout performance, winning 4-1 away at Taunton Town. Smith opened the scoring after 17 minutes before Bustamante doubled the advantage in the 40th minute. Davies pulled one back for Taunton after 56 minutes, but Smith restored Wimborne's two-goal cushion just two minutes later. Munn completed the scoring in stoppage time to seal an impressive away victory.
Elsewhere, six ties were decided by penalty shootouts, including Bridlington Town's victory over Curzon Ashton and Whitehawk's win against St Albans City. Burgess Hill Town, Eastbourne Borough, Redditch United and Bath City also progressed following spot-kicks.
The First Round Proper concludes on Tuesday 27 October, when Workington AFC host Cleethorpes Town in the remaining fixture.