Baldock Town vs Romford - FA Cup

Romford did just enough to advance in the FA Cup, grinding out a 1-0 victory at Baldock Town courtesy of a late goal that finally broke the deadlock. For the better part of eighty minutes, both sides cancelled each other out in a match that offered little in the way of clear-cut chances or attacking intent. Baldock, hosting the tie, will feel they gave themselves a chance but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to trouble Romford's backline when it mattered. The away side showed the greater composure when the opportunity arrived late on, and that clinical edge — however rare — proved the difference between progression and an early cup exit. For Romford, this is a confidence-boosting result on the road; for Baldock Town, a frustrating evening that ends their FA Cup involvement at this early stage.