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22 Oct 2025

Buckland progress with last-minute winner in Emirates FA Cup

Opening round of games in Emirates FA Cup brings late drama for Devon clubs

Homers Heath, home of Buckland Athletic. Pic from PPAUK

Homers Heath, home of Buckland Athletic. Pic from PPAUK

Buckland Athletic left it very late to book their place in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory at St Blazey.

Travelling to fellow Western League outfit St Blazey, the Bucks fell behind midway through the first half, when goalkeeper Jordan Duffey made a fine save but the rebound was tapped in from close range.

Rafa Beadman headed narrowly wide for the Newton Abbot club on the half-hour but they would have to wait until 65 minutes for the leveller, when a clever pass threaded into the path of Jake Lane, who slotted a confident finish into the corner.

A midweek replay at Homers Heath was moments away but Buckland had one final twist, as a corner from Luke Forward picked out the rising Scott Pocock for a fine header looped into the top corner.

Buckland Athletic will visit Exmouth Town in the next round on Saturday, August 16.

Brixham AFC will have to endure the stress of a replay at Wall Park after surrendering a 2-0 lead at Street. Finn Newell scored twice in a dominant first period for the Fishermen but Street hit back before the break, and then equalised with seconds left on the clock.

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