Swindon Supermarine saw off Winslow United 3:1 in the 1st Round Qualifying Replays of the FA Cup on Monday evening. The hosts had drawn 0:0 with the visitors just two days before, setting up this deciding fixture. The result means Swindon Supermarine advance while Winslow United's hopes of progression are over.
Both sides arrived at this match knowing they couldn't afford another stalemate. The earlier encounter had been a tight affair that produced nothing of note. Now the replay had to settle matters, and Swindon Supermarine came out on top.
Swindon Supermarine's recent form has been mixed at best. They suffered a heavy 0:4 defeat to Swindon Town back in July, and their last outing before this replay ended goalless against Winslow United. The 0:1 loss to Slimbridge earlier this month showed they still have work to do on consistency.
Winslow United brought more attacking intent to their recent games. Their 3:3 draw with Milton Keynes Irish on Saturday suggested they could score, but that same match also revealed defensive vulnerabilities. A 1:4 defeat to Beechfield last season remains a reminder of what can go wrong.
The 3:1 victory gives Swindon Supermarine a comfortable margin in the tie. They had to respond after their initial meeting, and this time they found the net while keeping a clean sheet. The visitors will need to regroup if they ever face each other again.