FA Vase Second Round - Saturday 9 November

[Rhodes]

An early look at the FA Vase Second Round ties on Saturday involving the remaining five SSML Club's, a slightly disappointing return from the thirteen that competed in the First Round last month:

Saturday 9 November (all kick off 3.00pm)

FA Vase Second Round
Biggleswade United v March Town United
London Lions v Stanway Pegasus
Rayleigh Town v Harpenden Town
Tring Athletic v Harleston Town
Walsham Le Willows v Potton United

[Rhodes]

On 05/11/2024 at 09:01, Rhodes said:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Tring Athletic v Harleston Town

Eastern Counties League Premier Divsion Harleston Town visit Cow Lane for this interesting looking tie in only their second season competing in the FA Vase:

Edited November 11 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 06/11/2024 at 12:00, Rhodes said:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Biggleswade Unitd v March Town United

This isn't going to be a walk in the park for Biggleswade United against United Counties League Premier Division South March Town United, the Club's met in a Hinchingbrooke Cup Semi Final last season with March Town United winning 1-0 at their Great Eastern Railway (GER) Sports Stadium:

Edited November 11 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Disappointing defeats for Biggleswade United and Potton United but London Lions, Harpenden Town and Tring Athletic progress:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Biggleswade United 2 March Town United 3
London Lions 10 Stanway Pegasus 2
Rayleigh Town 2 Harpenden Town 4
Tring Athletic 4 Harleston Town 1
Walsham Le Willows 3 Potton United 0

[Rhodes]

See the draw for the Third Round of the competition, ties to be played on Saturday 7 December, London Lions host Great Yarmouth Town, Tring Athletic entertain Fleet Town and Harpenden Town travel to Dereham Town:

[Rhodes]

On 11/11/2024 at 13:00, Rhodes said:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Biggleswade United 2 March Town United 3

A groundhopper from another Forum was at Second Meadow:

FA Vase - Verdant Stadium - new tick
Biggleswade United 2 (2) March Town United 3 (0)
Admission: £7, didnt see any Paper, suspect online Attendance: 168 (a lot of well-oiled away fans). Coffee and an egg mayo roll £3.50.
A Step 5 tussle between 9th in SSMP and 3rd in UCLSP. Ground is a basic set up even for this level. At least it's in town unlike the Yvette Brewer. Clubhouse is outside and access is by turnstile at one end. Two bits of cover either side, with both seats and standing. A small tea hatch on the left as you enter. All enclosed in grey corrugated metal fencing which doesn't inspire. Very friendly people though.
The home side got their strategy wrong today. First half, they were punchy and aimed to hit on the break. They had two chances and took both. A deflected shot on 19' and a fine low finish after a through ball on 41'. March huffed but United were able to snuff any threat out quite easily, I overheard a couple of locals hoping that the team wouldn't settle for defending what they had in the second half. They were wrong, sadly.
The difference between the sides was palpable from the off, March tearing into the home side right away and pulled a goal back after 48' after a right wing pull back was slotted in from 2 yards. March continued to attack, willed on by 40-50 fans behind the goal. With the pressure building, the home side gave away a blatant penalty on 68' which was scored. The home side just could not build anything or retain the ball, and created no chances at all. March should have had another three as they missed good chances. We got to the 90' mark still level and looking at penalties, when a corner was awarded on 90+3, the ball swung over and March's #5 thumped in a headed winner. Cue mayhem. Good tie in the end and glad I made the effort. Back to Premier Inn in Stevenage in 20'.

[Rhodes]

On 11/11/2024 at 13:00, Rhodes said:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Rayleigh Town 2 Harpenden Town 4

See a match report from this tie and the match programme:

https://www.hertsad.co.uk/sport/24713511.fa-vase-third-round-draw-full-harpenden-town-win/

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.pitchero.com%2Fclubs%2F72983%2Fbef1ty8iS5ldpH6auTH6_Rayleigh+Town+v+Harpenden+Town.pdf

[Rhodes]

Just now, Rhodes said:

Saturday 9 November
FA Vase Second Round
Tring Athletic v Harleston Town

Both sides of the story:

https://www.tringathletic.co.uk/teams/252691/match-centre/0-6094280/report

https://www.harlestontownfc.com/news/tring-athletic-4-1-harleston-town-2884459.html