The oldest club in London making FA Cup history
Summary
Cray Wanderers, founded in 1860 and the oldest London club still in existence, reached the FA Cup first round for the first time in their 166-year history. They beat Bedford Town 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and will host League One side Stockport County on 8 November, in a match shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.Key Facts
- Cray Wanderers are playing in their 78th FA Cup campaign.
- The club needed three replays across four qualifying rounds and played seven matches to reach the first round.
- Goalkeeper JJ Briggs saved two penalties in the shootout against Bedford Town.
- Striker Ade Yusuff scored Cray’s equalizer in extra time and has scored in all four qualifying rounds.
- Teenager Jakob Lowe scored the decisive penalty in the 4-3 shootout win.
- Cray are 18th in the Isthmian League Premier Division, the seventh tier of English football.
- Cray will host Stockport County, who play in League One, on Sunday, 8 November.
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