Warrington Town progressed to the FA Cup third qualifying round for the first time in seven years following a 3-0 victory over South Liverpool. The match took place on Saturday, with Warrington Town, playing two divisions above their opponents, ultimately securing the win after a scoreless first half.
Despite their higher league status, Warrington faced resistance from South Liverpool goalkeeper Dominic Garner and defenders Jack Bentley and Harvey Billington throughout the opening 45 minutes. Warrington’s best chance of the half came just after the half-hour mark when Callum Edwards broke through on goal but was denied by Garner’s save.
The second half saw Warrington maintain their dominance, creating several opportunities but initially struggling to find a breakthrough. Early in the half, Ben Elliott tested Garner once again but was unable to convert.
The deadlock finally broke in the 68th minute when Luke Burke made a determined run from right-back, evading multiple tackles before feeding Reece Daly. Daly’s initial shot struck the post, but he capitalized on the rebound to give Warrington the lead. Shortly after, Edwards doubled the advantage by firing a precise shot past Garner.
The victory was sealed when a lapse in South Liverpool’s defense allowed Jack Goodwin to intercept a clearance from goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt and slot home the third goal. Warrington’s late surge ensured their place in the next round of the competition and marked a significant achievement for the club.
