Slough hosted Hangerford Town in the second round qualifying stage of the FA Cup on 19 September 2026, and the visitors took all three points with a 3-1 victory. The result sees Hangerford progress further in the competition while Slough's cup run comes to an end at this stage.
Slough had come into this fixture with mixed recent results, including a hard-fought 1-0 win against Swindon Supermarine and a convincing 4-1 victory over Baffins Milton Rovers. Their form had been uneven, with defeats to Willand Rovers and Dorchester Town breaking up an otherwise positive run. Hangerford, meanwhile, had shown moments of promise with a 4-0 win over Wells City and a 3-0 victory against Swindon Supermarine, though they had also suffered heavy losses to Bracknell Town and Whitstable Town.
By then, the match itself told a straightforward story. Slough opened the scoring to give themselves hope, but Hangerford responded with three goals to control the outcome. The visitors managed the game well after taking the lead, letting the game flow in their favour rather than chasing more goals unnecessarily. Slough pushed for a reply but could not find a way through a disciplined Hangerford defence.
The result means Hangerford Town advance to the next round of the FA Cup qualifiers, while Slough will return to league action with some reflection on what could have been. Both teams had shown glimpses of quality in recent matches, but this was a day where the visitors made the most of their opportunities. Slough's cup hopes ended here, and they will need to regroup quickly for their league commitments.