Saffron Walden Town FC vs Wisbech Town - FA Cup

Wisbech Town edged a breathless FA Cup first-round qualifier on Tuesday night, surviving a spirited Saffron Walden Town comeback to claim a 3-2 victory that was only confirmed in the final seconds. The visitors struck first through an eighth-minute opener that gave them control of a quiet first half, but the match transformed entirely after the break. Saffron Walden levelled through a 58th-minute equaliser before Wisbech restored their advantage with seven minutes remaining — only for the hosts to draw level again in the 88th, setting up a frantic finale. Just as extra time seemed inevitable, Wisbech broke Saffron Walden hearts by converting a winner in stoppage time. For the hosts, this elimination stings — they entered the tie in poor league form and needed a cup run to galvanise their season, and a late equaliser that ultimately counted for nothing summed up a cruel evening. Wisbech, meanwhile, progress on the back of a resilient display that showed real character when the tie was repeatedly dragged back to level terms.