FA CUP ROUND-UP: Boreham Wood stage stunning second-round upset at Bristol Rovers, Derby come from behind late on against Newport County... and Ipswich make the third round for the first time in three years with Buxton mauling

Daily Mail | November 27, 2022

Boreham Wood's love affair with the FA Cup continued on Sunday with a 2-0 win at League One Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.

The National League side, who knocked out AFC Wimbledon and Bournemouth last season before losing to Everton, go into tonight’s third-round draw thanks to goals by defenders Will Evans and David Stephens.

‘I couldn’t be more proud of my players, many of whom helped us earn a trip to Everton in the fifth round last season,’ said Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard.

Boreham Wood caused another shock FA Cup upset as they beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 on Sunday

Meanwhile Josh March netted for Forest Green Rovers as they beat Alvechurch 2-1 on Saturday

‘What we achieved then was magical, but to be in the third round again is unbelievable.