Replay – FA Cup first game took place Saturday 31st August and ended in 3-3 draw.

Amersham Town edged out Athletic Newham 1-0 in a hard-fought FA Cup replay, securing their spot in the next round. The game, held at Amersham Town’s pitch, saw both sides continue their intense rivalry following the dramatic first match, where a late equalizer from Athletic Newham forced the replay.

Newham made two key changes to their lineup, bringing in James Runham and Louis Hiobi. Early on, the match was evenly contested, with both teams struggling to break down the opposing defenses. Athletic Newham came close several times, with Jaime Obama Nvumba hitting the crossbar and Alex Kozak nearly capitalizing on a defensive slip. However, Amersham Town’s defense, led by a solid backline, held firm.

Just before halftime, Amersham Town’s persistence paid off when Sidney Gueye found space in the box and slotted home after a header from Luke Preedy, giving Amersham a crucial lead. Despite Athletic Newham’s efforts in the second half, including a dangerous free-kick from substitute Inesh Sumithran, they couldn’t find an equalizer.

The match ended 1-0, with Amersham Town advancing, thanks to disciplined defending and capitalizing on their first-half chance. Athletic Newham, despite their resilience, will feel hard done by, especially after their near misses.