Non League Yorkshire

Thackley could be NCEL’s only Cup hope

Former Bradford City midfielder Craig Bentham scored a dramatic equaliser for Thackley in the Emirates FA Cup

Former Bradford City midfielder Craig Bentham scored a dramatic equaliser for Thackley in the Emirates FA Cup

Thackley are the only Toolstation Northern Counties East League club still in the Emirates FA Cup unless Armthorpe win at AFC Liverpool tomorrow .

However, Thackley still need to beat Abbey Hey in a first qualifying round replay after coming back from 2-0 down to draw at Dennyfield.

Chris Reape’s men were heading out of the competition until Mike Garrod pulled a goal back. Former Bradford City midfielder Craig Bentham scored the potentially priceless equaliser.

Maltby Main were unable to cause a huge upset after losing 2-0 to Frickley Athletic at Muglet Lane.

Clipstone, the NCEL’s other hope, were knocked out by Lincoln United.

Out of the other Evo Stik League clubs, Goole secured a replay with Bamber Bridge.

Farsley were beaten by Witton Albion and Brighouse surprisingly lost at home to Newton Aycliffe.

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