ROBINS MEET CREEKSIDERS IN VASE

November 11, 2024

An all-Wessex tie between Downton and Fareham Town was included amongst the Isuzu FA Vase third round draw, made on Monday.


Victory for either side at The Nest on December 7 will see their best-ever FA Vase season, while guaranteeing a Wessex representative in the last 32.


Both clubs needed penalties from home ties in the second round to progress - as did Andover New Street, who host Western League high-flyers, Clevedon Town.


Also facing opposition from Western League are AFC Stoneham, who are rewarded with a home tie against table-toppers, Brixham, having defeated Hamble Club in the last round.


The Purples have previously made a name for themselves in the FA Cup, but are now enjoying their best ever return from the FA Vase in reaching this stage - as are Street, who were narrowly defeated by Brixham in the second round in 2022/23.


A thorn to Wessex League sides in the past, Downton also lost out by the odd goal in five to Brixham at this stage last season.


THIRD ROUND (*Wessex clubs only - ties to be played on Saturday, December 7)

Winners Receive £1,125

Losers Receive £350


AFC Stoneham v Brixham

Andover New Street v Clevedon Town

Downton v Fareham Town

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