Fakenham Town secured their first-ever victory in the FA Trophy by defeating Norfolk rivals Wroxham at the Daly Group Stadium on Saturday. The match saw Fakenham come from behind to claim a late win against their Isthmian League North counterparts.

Wroxham took the lead with a goal from Sam Johnson in the 35th minute, a scoreline that reflected their strong performance in the first half. The hosts maintained their advantage going into halftime, appearing on course to progress in the competition.

However, Fakenham responded quickly after the break, with Finn Whiteley, a former Wroxham player, equalizing shortly after the restart. The remainder of the match remained closely contested, with both teams vying for the decisive goal.

As the contest seemed likely to be settled by a penalty shootout, Fakenham’s Marley Reynolds struck in stoppage time to secure a dramatic winner. This late goal ensured the Ghosts advanced to the next round of the FA Trophy, maintaining their momentum following a midweek FA Cup replay victory over St Ives Town.

The victory marks a significant milestone for Fakenham Town as they continue their run in national cup competitions.