Non-League Kidderminster Defeats Doncaster in FA Cup First Round

National League side Kidderminster advanced to the second round of the FA Cup following a 3-0 victory against League One team Doncaster. The opening goal arrived in the 22nd minute when Maz Kouhyar delivered a pass to Lewis Walker, who converted at the second attempt after hitting the upright.

Kidderminster extended their advantage in the 36th minute after Walker advanced up the field and set up Kouhyar, who scored from close range. Doncaster appealed unsuccessfully for a penalty when Alfie May fell inside the area following a pass from Jordan Thomas.

The scoreline shifted to 3-0 shortly before halftime when David Davis scored from a rebound after goalkeeper Josh Clarke parried an initial shot from Kouhyar. Kidderminster manager Paul Wotton described the fixture as a positive occasion for the club and supporters.

In other FA Cup fixtures, League Two team Exeter recorded a 2-1 away win against League One leaders Huddersfield. Centre-back Jack Taylor opened the scoring for Exeter in the 12th minute before Huddersfield equalised through Ibane Bowat after the interval. Charlie Cummins secured the winning goal for Exeter nine minutes before the conclusion of the match.

Meanwhile, Blackpool secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Hornchurch at the Hornchurch Stadium after an extra-time goal from substitute Josh Bowler in the 118th minute. Hornchurch had taken a first-half lead through Henry Hearn before Jordan Brown equalised for Blackpool in the 55th minute.