Phoenix club Hereford produced a stunning Emirates FA Cup upset against National League side Eastleigh, as they made it into the first round for the first time since reforming.
The Bulls were in dreamland after 14 minutes when Mike McGrath’s heavily deflected free-kick found its way beyond Ross Flitney.
And the visitors made it 2-0 just before the break as Garyn Preen rounded the 'keeper coolly and slotted home.
Eastleigh set up a nervy final ten minutes when Callum Howe scored but they could not find an equaliser as Hereford pulled off an unlikely upset.
History was made at Hampton & Richmond as Truro City became the first Cornish side to make it to the first round since 1969.
A Noah Keats brace ensured Truro progressed but the hosts will feel they squandered a chance to take a replay after missing a penalty in the 81st minute with the match at 1-0 to the visitors.
There was high drama at the Gallagher Stadium where Maidstone United salvaged a replay to deny Enfield Town a maiden first round berth.
Simon Thomas gave Town the lead after United’s Zavon Hines was penalised for stopping during his run-up as he went to take a penalty.
Maidstone were then awarded a second penalty in the first half but Hines’ kick was saved by Joe Wright.
Alex Wynter equalised for the hosts before a Darren Purse penalty put Town back in front.
But in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Joe Pigott rose highest to snatch Town’s unlikely Cup victory away and means they’ll have to do it again in three days time.
There was a six-goal thriller at St James Park as Brackley Town earned a late replay against Billericay Town.
The ten men of Brackley had gone behind with 13 minutes to go when Adam Cunnington put 'Ricay on the brink of the first round but a fine finish from Shane Byrne earned his side a replay.
The early kick-off saw National League side Boreham Wood knock out St Albans City at Clearance Park by 3-1.
First-half strikes from Bruno Andrade and Shaun Jeffers were followed up by another Andrade strike in the second half as Wood ensure they would be in the hat for the next round.
South Shields were unable to replicate their heroics from the previous round as they were edged out by Hartlepool United 2-1.
Meanwhile there were heavy victories for Guiseley and Macclesfield Town as they beat Shildon and Stourbridge 6-0 and 5-0 respectively.
The first round proper draw will be made on Monday evening. For full details of the draw, click here.
