Larkhall Athletic secured a dramatic late victory over Dorchester Town to advance to the next round in a tightly contested match. The game, held on August 30, 2026, saw Dorchester dominate possession during the opening 30 minutes but fail to create significant chances against Larkhall’s goalkeeper, Liam Armstrong.

The first half ended goalless, with Larkhall gradually gaining momentum as the half progressed. Early in the second half, Freddie King missed a promising opportunity for the home side, firing wide shortly after the restart. However, Larkhall continued to apply pressure, and the breakthrough came when Jensen Wakefield capitalized on a pass from Jeff Forkuo, delivering a powerful shot that beat Dorchester goalkeeper Hall to open the scoring.

Dorchester responded late in added time when Matty Burrows seized upon a loose clearance and found the net to level the score. With the match seemingly headed for a penalty shootout, Larkhall substitute Ben Cleary struck in the final moments, converting a chance following a well-executed buildup to secure a 2-1 victory for the home team.

The result marked a hard-fought success for Larkhall Athletic, who showed resilience and persistence to overcome a possession-focused Dorchester Town side and claim their spot in the next stage of the competition.