Billericay eased into the second qualifying round of this seasons FA Cup as they beat Stotfold at New lodge on Saturday. Rob Swaine scored twice to set the Blues on their way before Dave Knight and Tony Boot headed home to seal the win.
Match report by Simon Williams. Photos by Amanda Protheroe.
Billericay crashed out of the FA Cup at Chesham on Saturday. With the scores level, it seemed as though the two sides would be meeting again at New Lodge until Leon Archer and Steve Wales took the match away from Billericay. Late goals have been the Blues' undoing on a number of occasions already this season with the equalisers conceded against Waltham Abbey and Hastings, and Hendon's late winner costing them five points. Had they held on in those three games, and on this occasion, then they would be sitting tenth in the league, and still in the FA Cup. As it is they are currently in the bottom four, and manager Brian Statham faces a massive task as he seeks to rebuild his side's shattered confidence.
Match report by Ryan Connell. Photos by Amanda Protheroe.
Who said the Blues can’t score goals!? Billericay went on a second half goalscoring spree at Bridge Avenue as they booked their place in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round with a comfortable 3-0 win over Essex rivals AFC Hornchurch.