Slough Town defeats 10-man Altrincham to reach FA Cup second round

Slough secured a place in the FA Cup second round by holding off a second-half resurgence from Altrincham, with early goals from Ansu Janneh and Wiktor Makowski establishing a strong lead. Altrincham pulled one back through James Gale, but their chances were hindered after Elliot Osborne was sent off late in the match. Additionally, upcoming FA Cup fixtures highlight first-time meetings, including Salford City versus Lincoln City, and Cambridge United versus Chester, with both home teams having recent success in advancing past the first round. Lincoln City has shown strong cup form, winning nine of their last twelve domestic cup games and progressing well against lower division opponents. Cambridge United has consistently advanced through first rounds in recent seasons, while Chester aims to reach the second round for the first time in nearly a decade. These matchups underscore the competitive nature of the FA Cup's early rounds and the potential for historic encounters.