Boldmere St Michael's beat Bourn Town 2:1 in the FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying Replays on Tuesday evening. The fixture took place at Boldmere's home ground on 8 September 2026. The result sends the hosts forward in the competition while Bourn Town's campaign comes to an end.
The match followed on from a 1:1 draw between the sides just three days earlier. By then, both teams had been working through their pre-season schedule. Boldmere had played four games since late July, while Bourn Town had been active over a similar period.
And here's the thing about these cup replays — they tend to bring out a different kind of intensity. Boldmere controlled the ball with 58% possession against 42% for their visitors. The hosts registered 133 attacks while Bourn Town managed 115.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. Boldmere earned seven corners to Bourn Town's four and had 29 throw-ins compared with 17. Both sides received one yellow card each. The visitors took more free kicks — 15 to 13 — and had 16 goal kicks against 13 for the home side.
What matters most is the outcome. Boldmere move on in the FA Cup after securing victory in extra time. Bourn Town will now turn their attention back to league duties, having already drawn with Boldmere earlier in the week.