Haringey Borough was eliminated from the FA Trophy following a penalty shootout defeat to Newmarket Town in a match marked by disciplinary issues and physical confrontations. The contest, held on August 29, 2026, saw Haringey finish with nine players on the field after two red cards.

Newmarket began the match strongly, but Haringey took the lead in the 11th minute when Adrian Clifton scored against the run of play. Their advantage was soon extended due to an own goal, giving Borough a 2-0 lead. However, Newmarket responded in the second half as Callum Page reduced the deficit in the 56th minute.

The game’s intensity increased with a series of altercations and rough challenges, leading to the dismissal of Haringey’s Kosi Basden. Despite being under pressure, Borough maintained their lead until late in the match when Emmanuel Osei-Owsu equalized for Newmarket in the 89th minute. Shortly after, Haringey’s captain Scott Mitchell received a second yellow card, reducing his team further.

With the score tied at 2-2 after regular time, the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. Both teams missed a penalty each during the initial round of spot-kicks, pushing the shootout into sudden death. Ultimately, Michael O’Donoghue missed Haringey’s seventh penalty, handing Newmarket a narrow victory and progression in the competition.