Welling United secured a 2:1 victory over Faversham Town in the 1st Round Qualifying Replays of the FA Cup on the evening of 8 September 2026. The replay came after the sides had shared the points 1:1 just three days earlier on 5 September. By then you could sense there would be a decision to be made, and this time Welling held their nerve.
And here's the thing — it's fair to say the margin was razor-thin. A single goal separated them after extra time, which is about as close as it gets in football. Faversham pushed hard but could not find an equaliser when it mattered.
Looking at the recent form, Welling have been inconsistent. They lost 0:2 to Folkestone Invicta on 1 August, then beat Braintree 3:2 on 14 July, but that 1:4 defeat at Maidstone United on 11 July tells its own story. Three wins and two losses in their last five — you'd expect more from a side hosting a replay.
Faversham's record has been mixed too. They put three past Flackwell Heath on 29 August, but lost 0:2 to Dartford on 25 July. Before that they were beaten 1:2 by Ebbsfleet United on 27 September 2025. The away record against lower opposition has not been particularly convincing.
What this result means is simple — Welling United advance while Faversham Town's cup campaign is over. The hosts will now face an unknown opponent in the next round, which is as it should be. The draw brought them together early, and the replay decided who goes on.