Morpeth secured their place in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Witton Albion in a match played on Saturday. The game remained goalless until the 62nd minute when Will Dowling’s expertly delivered free kick found Mitch Hancox, who met the ball with a diving header to give Morpeth the lead.

Witton Albion, hailing from Cheshire, came close to equalizing before halftime when Kyle King broke through the defense, only to be denied by a sharp save from Morpeth goalkeeper Dan Langley. Another moment of tension came when Geffry Ebhote nearly scored an own goal, but Morpeth managed to maintain their advantage.

Dowling, who had already provided the assist for the opener, sealed the win with ten minutes remaining. His powerful shot struck the crossbar before going into the net, effectively putting the match beyond Witton Albion’s reach.

This result adds to Craig Lynch’s side’s growing momentum as they progress in the competition, while Witton Albion will reflect on missed opportunities, having been defeated once again on Morpeth’s ground in an FA Cup fixture.