Gistley have overcome Stockton Town to progress in the FA Cup, winning 2-1 in the first round qualifying replays on Tuesday evening. The hosts secured victory at home after the two sides had been held to a 2-2 draw just three days earlier on Saturday.
Stockton Town will be disappointed to have seen their cup dreams ended after coming so close in the initial meeting. Gistley, meanwhile, extend their unbeaten run with this hard-fought result, bouncing back from the draw with a decisive home performance.
The replay format meant both teams knew each other well, having just played out an entertaining stalemate. Stockton Town's recent results show a challenging period, with defeats to Darlington 1883 and Trafford among their last five outings, while Gistley have been more consistent with draws against Barnsley and Stockton Town earlier this season.
Without detailed statistics available, the result speaks for itself — Gistley took their chances when it mattered most. The victory keeps their FA Cup hopes alive, while Stockton Town's campaign comes to an end after two attempts to advance.
Both teams will now look ahead to their league commitments, with Gistley building momentum at home and Stockton Town regrouping after another cup exit.