Non-League Cray Valley Paper Mills Earn FA Cup Replay with Charlton Athletic
Cray Valley Paper Mills, a non-league team playing in the eighth tier of English football, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup, earning themselves a replay. The equalizer came from an own goal by Lucas Ness, forced by Kyrell Lisbie’s excellent work on the left wing.
A Chance for an Incredible Upset
Despite being over 150 places below Charlton Athletic in the English football pyramid, Cray Valley Paper Mills had a chance to claim one of the most iconic upsets in FA Cup history. However, a replay offers the non-league side the opportunity for financial rewards.
Other Shock Results in the FA Cup
Sunday’s FA Cup matches also saw other surprising outcomes. National League team Chesterfield defeated League One leaders Portsmouth 1-0, while National League South outfit Slough Town earned a 1-1 draw against League Two side Grimsby Town. Fleetwood Town secured a 2-1 victory against Kidderminster Harriers, avoiding an upset, and Crewe Alexandra and Derby County played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.
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