Gorleston secured a 3-0 away victory over Stotfold to advance in the competition, delivering a strong second-half performance after a balanced first 40 minutes. The match, played on August 30, saw both sides create early opportunities, with Gorleston’s Alby Matthews missing a chance in the 17th minute and Stotfold’s Joseph Beardon shooting over the bar shortly thereafter.

The deadlock was broken just before halftime when Ryan Curtis capitalized on a scoring opportunity, giving Gorleston a 1-0 lead. Stotfold responded with pressure, notably Simo Mbonkwi testing Gorleston goalkeeper Antoni Bort, who made a crucial save to maintain the visitors’ advantage.

In the second half, Gorleston extended their lead through a well-placed strike from Alby Matthews from outside the penalty area. Kyle Haylock later secured the victory with a third goal, putting the match beyond Stotfold’s reach. Despite efforts in the final stages, Stotfold were unable to respond effectively, and Gorleston maintained a clean sheet to confirm their progress in the draw.