Summary

  • Stevenage progress to third round after winning penalty shootout at Port Vale

  • Forest Green come through first-round replay with Scarborough Athletic

  • Bristol Rovers ease past Crewe Alexandra into the third round and a tie against Norwich City

  • Newport County defeat Barnet and Walsall beat Alfreton Town in second-round replays

  1. Postpublished at 21:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-2 Forest Green

    A fourth goal of the season for Callum Morton but his night's work is done. Matt Stevens is on in his place.

    Forest Green would love another goal to make sure of this one.

  2. Postpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Barnet 1-3 Newport

    Exiles midfielder Bryn Morris is a long way out with the angle against him from a free-kick, but he still forces a save out of Laurie Walker.

    Decent effort, but very difficult to score from there.

  3. 'Alfreton feel Walsall are timewasting'published at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Walsall 1-0 Alfreton

    Darren Robinson
    Former Derby coach on BBC Radio Derby

    We are seeing much better deliveries from Alfreton.

    Nathan Newall sent a whipped ball in from a corner. They have got Walsall scrambling now.

    Alfreton players are up in arms because they feel that Walsall keeper Jackson Smith is timewasting.

    That is probably a reflection of the pressure that Alfreton have been able to create.

  4. goal

    GOAL: Crewe 1-4 Bristol Roverspublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Elliott Nevitt (65 mins)

    A goal back for Crewe but surely too late.

    Elliott Nevitt has come off the bench for the hosts to curl a shot beyond Rovers keeper Matt Cox.

    But the hosts need a couple more quickly to keep this tie interesting.

  5. 'Seadogs fans not happy'published at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-2 Forest Green

    Howard Nurse
    At Flamingo Land Stadium for BBC Sport

    Callum Morton scores for Forest Green Rovers against Scarborough AthleticImage source, George Wood/Getty Images

    Forest Green have upped the pace since half-time and the home crowd of more than 2,500 fans weren’t happy with the visitors’ second goal, and neither were the Scarborough defence, who felt there was an offside before Callum Morton hammered in from close range.

    It’s going to be a tough now for the National League North side, who switch to a flat back four. Boss Jono Greening brings on Curtis Durose and Lewis Maloney in a bid to spice up the home attack.

    #bbcfacup

  6. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Barnet 1-3 Newport

    That is so unlucky!

    Idris Kanu cuts infield from his left-wing station and takes aim with his right. His 25-yarder dips over Nick Townsend but comes back off the crossbar.

    That would have been a super goal and would have given us a grandstand finish.

  7. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Walsall 1-0 Alfreton

    The hosts inches away from a second.

    Douglas James-Taylor lifts the ball over George Willis in the Alfreton goal but his dink hits the post!

    Then Alfreton come as close as they have to an equaliser as Jordan Thewlis lets a rasping shot go but Jackson Smith pounces to make an excellent save.

    Cup tie still up for grabs at the Bescott.

  8. 'Walsall will take some shifting'published at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Walsall 1-0 Alfreton

    Sanny Rudravajhala
    Reporting for 5 Live Sport at Bescot Stadium

    “Come on Ofton” chant the away supporters as the National League North side have a succession of corners.

    Yes, it’s more of an ‘Olf’ than an ‘Alf’ in Alfreton Town. I checked with the locals at half-time too.

    They have started the brighter after struggling to make any inroads in that first period.

    But, it is Walsall who still lead and they will take some shifting too.

  9. You only win twice?published at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-2 Forest Green

    Forest Green have already beaten Scarborough once in the FA Cup this season.

    They now lead this time for a second time - can they hang on again?

  10. 'Goal means uphill battle for Scarborough'published at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-2 Forest Green

    David Ward
    BBC Radio York commentator

    A yellow card has been shown to Scarborough Bailey Gooda for arguing.

    He thought he was blocked off as Forest Green came forward.

    The cross came into the penalty area and it was volleyed in.

    Now the visitors lead and it is an uphill for Scarborough.

  11. goal

    GOAL: Scarborough 1-2 Forest Greenpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Callum Morton (55 mins)

    No mistake this time from Callum Morton.

    Goalkeeper Ryan Whitley can only punch a Jamie Robson cross straight to Morton and the striker sends it back with interest into the net.

  12. goal

    GOAL: Port Vale 2-0 Stevenagepublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Ben Garrity (55 mins)

    They had looked the more likely to score the next goal before the break - and now Vale have their second.

    It's Ben Garrity again.

    Alfie Devine takes a well-judged ball from Funso Ojo and pulls a ball back for Garrity to drive into the net.

  13. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Barnet 1-3 Newport

    Newport are so close to restoring their three-goal cushion.

    The angle is wide, but Seb Palmer-Houlden's shot fizzes across goal and catches the outside of the far post and on second glance, with the help of a little touch from Laurie Walker's fingers.

    Fine save from the Barnet stopper.

  14. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-1 Forest Green

    James Belshaw at one end and now Ryan Whitley at the other as the Scarborough goalkeeper makes an important stop with his legs from Callum Morton.

    Fine start to the half - both teams searching for a winner.

  15. goal

    GOAL: Crewe 0-4 Bristol Roverspublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Ryan Cooney og (49 mins)

    Rovers scored seven in their first round win over Whitby and they're on their way to another septet here.

    Ryan Cooney has put through his own net for Crewe and hint of a second-half comeback has surely been eliminated now.

  16. 'Can Alfreton get higher up the pitch?'published at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Walsall 1-0 Alfreton

    Darren Robinson
    Former Derby coach on BBC Radio Derby

    I think Walsall keeper Jackson Smith is having a good game.

    He is playing quite high behind their backline because he knows the ball is coming in quite early.

    Can Alfreton get a little bit further up the pitch so that the crosses they are putting in are coming further up the defensive line?

  17. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-1 Forest Green

    Good chance for Scarborough to retake the lead as goalkeeper Ryan Whitley puts Finlay Barnes clear.

    But Forest Green goalie James Belshaw makes a terrific save as the last line of defence.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    Scarborough 1-1 Forest Green

    A half-time change for the visitors as Alfie Bendle comes on for Fankaty Dabo.

    Remember Dabo missed the decisive penalty for Coventry as Luton won the penalty shootout in the Championship play-off final in May.

    How many times will that moment have been replayed in Dabo's mind?

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    #bbcfacup

    So after 11 goals in that first half, what can we expect in the next 45 minutes?

    Let's find out.

  20. 'Alfreton were scrambling'published at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2023

    HT: Walsall 1-0 Alfreton

    Darren Robinson
    Former Derby coach on BBC Radio Derby

    Walsall really had Alfreton scrambling.

    The hosts' Tom Knowles is having a really good game at right wing-back, joining in and linking play.

    Similarly, there are benefits from their front two combination.

    We saw a moment where Alfreton brought a save out of keeper Jackson Smith and it will be those types of moments that they will try and build upon.