FA CUP: Carlisle go through but Alfreton lose out
Nationwide Conference championship challengers Carlisle booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over League Two opponents Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night, but Nationwide North leaders Alfreton lost out at Macclesfield Town.
The Cumbrians took Bristol to extra time at Brunton Park and October's Nationwide Conference Player of the Month came off the bench to score the winner, heading home Chris Lumsden's cross in the 109th minute.
Carlisle will now face the winner of Wednesday night's replay between Forest Green Rovers and Bournemouth.
Alfreton Town were unlucky in losing 2-0 at Macclesfield, with manager David Lloyd sent to the stands for his protestations over a disallowed Peter Duffield 'goal', ruled out for offside. The Silkmen scored twice in the second half, through Jon Parkin and Mike Sheron, who effectively saw the home side through with his header 12 minutes from the end, setting up a trip to Hull in the next round for Brian Horton's side.
Despite their exit, Alfreton chairman Wayne Bradley and manager David Lloyd were delighted with the efforts of the players and the 700+ supporters who travelled to Moss Rose to cheer on the Reds. Click here for more details
The full draw for the FA Cup second round is: (Conference teams in bold)
Northampton Town v Bury
Halifax Town v Chester City
Stockport County v Swansea City
Blackpool v Port Vale
Rushden & Diamonds v Colchester United
Forest Green Rovers or Bournemouth v Carlisle United
Hinckley United v Bristol City or Brentford (replay on 25/11/04)
Cambridge City v Milton Keynes Dons
Swindon Town v Notts County
Hull City v Macclesfield Town
Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town
Slough Town v Yeading
Scunthorpe United v Wrexham
Histon v Yeovil Town
Stevenage Borough v Rochdale
Hartlepool United v Aldershot Town
Oldham Athletic v Leyton Orient
Hereford United v Boston United
Peterborough United v Bath City
Exeter City v Doncaster Rovers
Ties to be played on 3rd, 4th and 5th December. £24,000 to each winning club.
