BRIZ FALL TO LATE HEARTBREAK IN THE FA CUP

Brislington Fall to Late Heartbreak in FA Cup Thriller at Wokingham

A break from league action saw the Foxes make the long trip east to Wokingham for an FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round clash. The hosts were in buoyant mood, with a packed ground helping to mark their 150th anniversary celebrations.

It was a nightmare start for Brislington, conceding just four minutes in. Ty Moorcroft capitalised on some early hesitancy at the back to slot home and give the Sumas the lead. Wokingham looked to press home their advantage, creating further opportunities in the final third.

Bris, however, began to grow into the game. On 19 minutes, the equaliser came: Jayden Radway battled well to win possession on the edge of the box, and Jay Malpas pounced on the loose ball, unleashing a thunderous strike that gave the keeper no chance.

The contest was finely poised, with both sides trading attacking spells. But it was the home side who restored their advantage on 32 minutes—Moorcroft again, this time finishing off a swift break down the right.

Trailing 2–1 at the break, Brislington came out strongly in the second half, enjoying good spells of possession despite tricky pitch conditions. Their persistence was rewarded on the hour mark: a delicious Elliott Saunders delivery from a set piece found Oaklan Buck, whose glancing header squeezed in to make it 2–2.

Brislington thought they had taken the lead on 75 minutes when Jayden Radway tucked one away, only for the flag to go up for offside—a marginal call that denied what would have been a crucial goal.

As the game edged towards a replay, both sides carved out late chances. But in the 90th minute, heartbreak struck—Sean Moore fired low past Schofield at the near post to win it for the home side.

Brislington weren't done, pushing for a dramatic third equaliser. Debutant Amari McLeary impressed with some sharp dribbling, nearly orchestrating a late twist, but it wasn’t to be.

The Foxes bow out of the Cup after a valiant effort. Wokingham were outstanding hosts and we wish them the very best in the next round.

For Brislington, while this marks a third consecutive defeat, there were plenty of positives: strong individual performances and growing signs of chemistry in this newly rebuilt squad suggest brighter days lie ahead.