Newmarket Town Match Preview

The Gulls return to Emirates FA Cup action on Tuesday evening as The Gulls travel to face Newmarket Town in a First Round Qualifying replay, with a place in the next round up for grabs. Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Steve’s Taxis Stadium, the two sides meet again at the NYO Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.

The two sides played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon at the Steve’s Taxis Stadium, meaning a replay was required to determine who progresses in the FA Cup.
Newmarket took the lead in the 18th minute when Palmer’s cross struck the crossbar before bouncing into the Canvey net. The Gulls responded strongly and created several opportunities before finding an equaliser just before half-time. Captain Elliott Ronto finished from close range after Jack Cawley’s long throw was nodded on by Ross Wall, with Ronto producing a looping effort over the goalkeeper to make it 1-1.

Canvey continued to push for a winner after the interval, with both sides having spells in an entertaining second half. The Gulls came closest late on when a corner caused problems in the Newmarket penalty area, but the visitors’ goalkeeper produced a save to deny the Gulls a late winner. With neither side able to find the decisive goal, the tie will now be settled in Suffolk on Tuesday night.

With everything still to play for, Tuesday’s replay provides both sides with a fresh opportunity to book their place in the next stage of the Emirates FA Cup. Newmarket arrive at the NYO Stadium having already enjoyed a strong run in this season’s competition, recording victories over Godmanchester and St Neots Town before Saturday’s draw on Canvey Island.

For The Gulls, the replay represents another opportunity to build on their FA Cup campaign and put Saturday’s frustrating result behind them. Canvey began their journey with a 3-0 victory away at Kings Langley before overcoming Grays Athletic 4-1 in the FA Trophy, and will be determined to continue their progress in the country’s oldest cup competition.

Match Details
Fixture: Newmarket Town vs Canvey Island
Competition: Emirates FA Cup – First Round Qualifying Replay

Date: Tuesday 08 September

Kick-off: 7:45pm

Venue: The NYO Stadium