Deal Town secured a comeback victory against Binfield to advance in the cup, overturning an early deficit in a hard-fought match. Binfield opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Ashley Miller converted a penalty, giving the home side an initial advantage. However, Deal Town responded swiftly, with Lucas Vine equalizing 17 minutes later through a powerful strike from 18 yards.

Momentum shifted in favor of Deal Town just before halftime as Mihail Marinescu scored to put the visitors ahead. Early in the second half, Deal Town extended their comeback, with Ben Chapman leveling the score seven minutes after the interval. The Hoops reclaimed the lead shortly afterward when Binfield’s Ryley Campbell inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net.

The victory was sealed in the closing stages when Tom Chapman converted from a corner three minutes before the final whistle. With this result, Deal Town, winners of the 2000 FA Vase, continue their progression in the competition.