Baffins Milton Rovers
Hartley Wintney
Baffins Milton Rovers secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hartley Wintney in the opening rounds of the FA Cup, grinding out the kind of result that cup football so often demands at this level. Playing on home soil, Baffins will have relied on organisation and collective effort to keep Hartley Wintney at bay, with the solitary goal proving enough to separate two evenly matched non-league outfits. Hartley Wintney, who will feel the sting of elimination at such an early stage, struggled to find the cutting edge needed to unlock a determined home defence. The result extends Baffins Milton Rovers' involvement in the competition and provides a meaningful confidence boost as both clubs navigate their respective league campaigns.
How entertaining was this match?
Two Hampshire non-league sides meet in the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Tuesday evening, with both clubs having already shown their cup credentials by winning their Extra Preliminary Round ties earlier this month. It's a local derby feel with FA Cup progression on the line — one side advances, one goes home.
