Badshot Lea and Thatcham Town produced standout performances in the preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup, securing convincing victories that propelled them into the next stage of the competition.

Badshot Lea triumphed 6-3 over Brockenhurst in a high-scoring encounter. Alfie Edmonds and Ben Jordan each recorded two goals, contributing significantly to their side’s offensive display.

North Greenford United delivered a dominant 6-0 win against Arlesley Town, highlighted by a hat-trick from Charlie Jay Mitchell. Thatcham Town also advanced with a 5-1 victory at home to Cinderford Town. Levi Heholt, Kyle Tooze, and Andrew Matthews were among the goal scorers for Thatcham in the match.

Bedfont secured a 4-0 win over visiting Chislehurst Glebe, with Jack Beech’s brace playing a crucial role in the comprehensive victory. Reading City edged past Tring Athletic 1-0 thanks to Muhamadou Ceesay’s decisive goal.

In other fixtures, Risborough Rangers defeated Abingdon United 2-1 away, with Josh Williams scoring early and Niko Muir adding what proved to be the winner. Balham eliminated Metropolitan Police 2-0, with goals from Jamal Bartley and a late penalty by Yonas Emhatsion.

Epsom & Ewell posted a narrow 1-0 home victory over Chipstead, courtesy of a goal from Jason Bloor. Easington Sports fell 2-1 to Mangotsfield United in their home fixture, while Melksham Town claimed a 1-0 win away at Fleet Town, with Dan McBeam scoring the match-winner.

Hosts Harefield United secured a 3-1 win against Bowers & Pitsea, featuring a brace from Montel Brown and a goal from Stephan Langley. Wallingford & Crowmarsh triumphed 2-1 at Holyport, with a last-minute goal from Caelan Isaac sealing the victory. Tadley Calleva also recorded a 2-1 home win over Bemerton Heath Harlequins, with goals from Scott Costello and Kieran Rodgers.

These results set the stage for the upcoming rounds of the Emirates FA Cup, with several lower-league sides making confident strides in the competition.