Hangerford Town made light work of Wells City in the FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying on Saturday, running out 4-0 winners at home. The match took place on the 5th of September, 2026, and the result tells you everything about a game where the visitors were never really in danger.
and here's the thing — you can see the gulf in confidence between these two sides. Wells City have been through a rough patch recently with losses to Portchester and Bideford, while Hangerford had shown they could put goals on the board with wins over Swindon Supermarine and Stoneheme.
The away side came out looking sharper from the start. By then, you could tell this wasn't going to be a contest. Hangerford took control early and never let go, stringing together goals that left Wells City chasing shadows for the remainder of the fixture.
To be fair, Wells City had their moments but couldn't convert them. They had chances to get back into the game but came up short against a well-drilled opposition. The hosts fought until the whistle but couldn't find a way back into a match they should have been competitive in.
For Hangerford, this victory extends their momentum. They've had mixed results in their recent outings — that 3-6 defeat to Bracknell Town was a different story entirely — but two clean sheets in their last five games suggest they're finding their rhythm. The away performance was a statement.
Wells City will need to regroup quickly. Three games in their recent history and only one win doesn't bode well for their season. The FA Cup exit is a setback, but fixing their defensive issues should be the priority before they face tougher opposition.