Concord Rangers secured their progression in a tightly contested match against Witham Town, prevailing 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The match took place on August 30, 2026, at Witham’s home ground.

Witham Town took an early lead after just nine minutes when Owen Moore was fouled in the penalty area, earning his team a spot-kick. Charlie Wardle confidently converted the penalty to put the hosts ahead. Concord Rangers responded 19 minutes later, equalizing through an unrecorded goal to level the score at 1-1. Following these events, neither side managed to create significant scoring opportunities before the first half concluded.

The second half saw a shift in momentum when Concord’s Hassan Togba was stretchered off with about 25 minutes remaining, temporarily disrupting the visitors’ rhythm. After the interruption, Concord gradually asserted control of the match. Witham's forward Kai Torres came close to regaining the lead but missed narrowly, his shot drifting just wide of the target. Concord also had a late chance when Connor Hart struck the woodwork, adding to the tension as the match proceeded to penalties.

In the decisive shootout, Concord’s goalkeeper Charlie Brown emerged as the key figure, making crucial saves that enabled his team to claim victory. Brown’s performance proved decisive in ensuring a 4-2 shootout win, sending Concord Rangers through to the next round of the competition.