Heaton Stannington
Kendal Town
Heaton Stannington were dominant from the outset, taking an early two-goal lead inside the first half-hour to set the tone for what became a controlled if occasionally choppy FA Cup victory. Kendal Town showed some spirit after the interval, and the two-goal burst around the hour mark — with both sides scoring in quick succession — briefly threatened to inject some uncertainty, though Heaton ultimately kept their composure. A penalty on 75 minutes put the tie beyond doubt before a late sixth goal in the 86th minute confirmed the scoreline. For Heaton Stannington, sitting second in their division, this is exactly the kind of cup performance that builds confidence and momentum heading into the season, while Kendal Town must reflect on their inability to stem the tide after going two down early. The home side's clinical edge in the final third proved the decisive difference on a night where Kendal created just enough to make it uncomfortable but never enough to genuinely threaten a revival.
How entertaining was this match?
After a dramatic 2-2 draw in the original FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Kendal, the two sides meet again in a replay at Heaton Stannington, with a place in the next round on the line. Home advantage could prove crucial as Heaton look to make their ground a fortress and Kendal seek to finish the job away from home.
