Bottesford Town vs Bourne Town - FA Cup

Bottesford Town and Bourne Town played out a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup fixture on August 22, with neither side able to claim outright victory in what appeared to be an evenly contested affair. Bottesford, playing at home, took the lead at some point during the match and will feel they let an opportunity slip to progress, failing to protect their advantage when it mattered most. Bourne Town showed resilience to draw level and will take confidence from not letting the occasion pass them by, denying their hosts what would have been a morale-boosting win. The result means both sides will need to contest a replay or face further cup proceedings, adding another fixture to calendars that are only just getting underway in August.