Paghém secured a 2:0 win over Ascot United in the 1st Round Qualifying Replays of the FA Cup on 2026-09-08. The hosts handed their opponents a defeat after the two sides had shared the points just two days earlier. The replay brought the teams together again, and this time Paghém saw it out without conceding.
The previous encounter on 2026-09-06 ended 1:1, a result that sent the fixture to a second attempt. Ascot United came into this match fresh from a 3:0 victory over Margate on 2026-08-28, while Paghém had drawn 1:1 in that earlier meeting. Neither side could find a clear winner in the first go, so the replay was always on the cards.
Paghém's recent form has been mixed. They lost 2:3 to Horsham YMCA on 2025-08-02 and have seen heavier defeats against Egham Town and East Grinstead Town in previous years. Ascot United, meanwhile, have won 2:0 against Three Bridges and drawn 2:2 with Haden in their last five matches. The visitors' 1:4 loss to Tower Hamlets on 2025-08-30 stands out as their heaviest result in that stretch.
The replay format means both teams had to set up again, and Paghém's edge showed through. Ascot United were unable to replicate the draw, and Paghém closed out the contest with a clean sheet. The result ends the visitors' unbeaten run in these fixtures and gives the hosts something to build on.
Paghém now move forward with a 2:0 advantage, while Ascot United's campaign in this stage of the competition is over. The scoreline reflects a decisive performance after the initial stalemate. Both teams have now played each other twice in quick succession, with the replay settling the matter.