FA Cup round-up: Westfields forced to settle for replay

Westfields were denied a historic FA Cup victory after Curzon Ashton forced a first-round replay as the oldest domestic competition in the world resumed on Saturday.

It was ninth tier versus sixth at Allpay Park and Westfields, who ply their trade in the Midland League Premier Division, took the lead after Craig Jones slotted home from the penalty spot.

The visitors pushed for an equaliser and had a goal chalked off in the second half but got their reward nine minutes from time as a goalmouth scramble saw the ball fall to Adam Morgan, who scored from close range.

National League side Macclesfield produced a shock as they dumped out Sky Bet League One Walsall with a 1-0 victory at the Banks's Stadium.

There are 46 places between the clubs but John McCombe's header enhanced the Silkmen's giant-killing reputation, having beaten Swindon and Cardiff in the cup in recent seasons.

Brackley Town returned to haunt Gillingham and earn a first-round replay thanks to a 2-2 draw at Priestfield. The National League North outfit, who knocked the Gills out at this stage in 2013, looked set to do so again when Alex Grudger and James Armson fired them into a two-goal lead, but Frank Nouble's brace saw Gillingham fight back and settle for a trip to Northamptonshire.

In one of the games of the day, goals from Craig Eastmond, Maxime Biamou and two each from Ross Stearn and Roarie Deacon helped Sutton United claim victory at Dartford in a nine-goal thriller.

An Elliot Bradbrook brace and Duane Ofori-Acheampong's second-half equaliser gave the Darts hope, but Sutton held for a 6-3 victory.

Braintree ran out 7-0 winners against National League South side Eastbourne Borough thanks to goals from Monty Patterson, Oliver Muldoon, Simeon Akinola and two each from Lee Barnard and George Elokobi.

Spennymoor Town gave League One MK Dons a huge fright at Stadium mk as they suffered a 3-2 defeat. Ben Reeves, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Kieran Agard gave the hosts a 3-0 lead inside 15 minutes, but Joe Tait and a superb solo effort from Andrew Johnson gave the non-league side hope.

Solihull Moors fought back from two goals down to force a first-round replay against 10-man Yeovil at Huish Park. The Glovers looked comfortable as Ryan Hedges and Otis Khan gave Darren Way's side a 2-0, but Kevin Dawson was shown a second yellow card to give minnows a numerical advantage and they capitalised thanks to a second-half double from Jack Byrne.

Harrow Borough, who needed four ties to reach the first round, suffered a 6-0 defeat at Northampton as Paul Anderson, John-Joe O'Toole, Matt Taylor, JJ Hooper and a Marc Richards brace saw the League One side ease through to the second round.

Meanwhile, the battle between the National League South's Whitehawk and Northern Premier League side Stourbridge ended in a 1-1 draw. Dan Scarr cancelled out Glen Southam's effort to send the tie into a replay.

Peterborough were pushed all the way by Chesham United as they claimed a 2-1 win at London Road. Shaquile Coulthirst scored twice to put the home side in front and though Ryan Blake gave the Southern League Premier Division side a lifeline in the dying minutes, Grant McCann's men were able to hold off a late charge from the non-league side.

There was to be no upset at Moatside as Ryman Premier Division side Mertsham were thrashed 5-0 against Oxford in an early kick-off. Alex MacDonald's free-kick gave the League One side an early lead before Josh Ruffels' header doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time. Two goals from Kane Hemmings and one for Tyler Roberts put the game out of reach.

Ricky Miller's 81st-minute equaliser saw Dover earn a home replay after a 1-1 draw at Cambridge, who had led through Piero Mingoia.

Woking, who memorably made the third round in 1997, will also be in the draw after a convincing 4-2 win over Stockport. A brace from Chigozie Ugwu and goals from Joe Jones and Fabio Saraiva gave the visiting fans much to cheer about on their trip back to Surrey. Jimmy Ball replied twice for the hosts.

Bolton and Port Vale were 1-0 winners over Grimsby and Stevenage respectively, while Ched Evans' second-half effort sent Chesterfield into the second round thanks to a 2-1 victory at Colchester. James O'Shea gave the Spireites the lead before Tariqe Fosu levelled.

Matthew Sadler, AJ Leitch-Smith and Jack Grimmer earned Shrewsbury a 3-0 win over Barnet and Danny Hylton's brace and a second-half goal from Glen Rea saw 10-man Luton hold on to secure a 3-1 win at Exeter.

There were 2-1 wins for Accrington at Bradford, Lincoln over Altrincham and Wycombe against Portsmouth.

Doncaster were beaten 2-1 at Oldham, while AFC Wimbledon fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Bury. League Two high-flyers Plymouth Argyle continued their strong form with a 2-1 win at Mansfield.

Crawley will travel to Bristol Rovers for a replay after a 1-1 draw, while Cheltenham and Crewe played out the same scoreline. Charlton beat Scunthorpe 3-1 and the tie between Dagenham and Halifax was goalless.

There are nine more first-round ties on Sunday, while Southport host Fleetwood on Monday night with the second-round draw taking place before kick-off, from around 7.10pm.