Tiverton Town secured a 2:1 victory over St Blazey in the FA Cup First Round Qualifying on 5 September 2026. The away side took all three points on home turf at the St Blazey ground. It was a result that extended Tiverton's momentum into the cup competition. And here's the thing — this kind of away win rarely comes easy.
Tiverton arrived with something to prove after their recent run of results. They had beaten Bidford 2:1 on 29 August and followed that with a 2:0 victory over Brixham on 18 July. Those wins suggested a side finding its rhythm. The form contrasted with earlier struggles, including a 3:4 defeat to Taunton Town in August 2025.
The match itself delivered a straightforward outcome. Tiverton managed to take the lead and held on despite St Blazey's response. By then the visitors had already shown they were prepared for a physical contest. The away side's defensive organisation appeared superior when it mattered most.
For St Blazey, the defeat ended their cup hopes at the earliest stage. They had pushed hard enough to earn a goal but could not find the winner. The home side will look back at this as a game they should have taken. To be fair, not every qualifier goes according to plan.
Tiverton's recent form tells a story of recovery. After that heavy 2:4 loss to Havant & Waterlooville in October 2025 and the goalless draw with Truro City in July 2025, the side has shown improvement. These results suggest a team building something. The cup run now gives them another opportunity to test themselves.