Canvey Island vs Newmarket Town - FA Cup

Newmarket Town made the perfect start, catching Canvey Island cold when Jack Palmer struck in the 18th minute to send the underdogs ahead. Canvey Island, sitting second in their league and carrying the better form into this tie, needed a response and got one just before half-time, levelling matters in first-half stoppage time to send the sides in level at the break. The second half told a very different story, with neither team able to find the moments of quality that had defined the opening 45 minutes, and the game petered out into a stalemate that ensures this FA Cup tie will need to be settled again. For Canvey Island, avoiding an upset will be a relief given their league standing, while Newmarket Town can take real encouragement from matching a stronger side and forcing a replay.