Hertford Town advanced to the next round of the FA Trophy after prevailing in a penalty shootout despite being reduced to ten men late in the first half. The match saw Hertford’s Albert McGregor receive a second yellow card for a foul near the halfway line just before halftime, forcing the Dockers to play the entire second half with a numerical disadvantage.

The game remained tightly contested, with Hertford coming close to taking the lead around the 20-minute mark. Ben Allen maneuvered past two defenders before firing a shot that was well saved by opposing goalkeeper Josh Bowler. Neither side was able to break the deadlock during regular and extra time, leading to a shootout to decide the winner.

The penalty shootout intensified when Bobby Rea had his spot-kick saved early on, putting Hertford under pressure. However, Ayo Quadri successfully converted his penalty, keeping Hertford’s hopes alive. The shootout eventually moved into sudden death, where Cameron Bedford scored from close range after a shot by Jeffrey was blocked, securing Hertford Town’s progression in the tournament.