Introduction


Welcome to the blog that records a personal journey through the football season from a North East perspective.

For 2017-18 A Good Cup Run will not restrict itself to cup games. Although priority will be given to Cup, Vase and Trophy ties, some more workaday matches from the Northern League, the Northern Premier League, and the National League North may be covered.

Monday, 29 August 2011

Preliminary Qualifying Round - 3 September 2011 - Preview

Casualties from the extra preliminary round means that we will not be renewing acquaintances with two old friends from last year’s run: West Auckland and Stockton & Norton Ancients. After replays my local options for the preliminary round include:

Guisborough v Shildon

Both recorded 2-1 wins in the previous round and another close game could be in prospect.

Penrith v Billingham Synthonia

A trip across the Pennines could be pleasant if the weather is fine. Synthonia were impressive at Newton Aycliffe whereas Penrith needed a replay to beat North Shields from Northern League Division 2.

Spennymoor v Sunderland RCA

These two teams have started well in the Northern League Division 1 and both disposed of Division 2 teams in the previous round. Spennymoor had a narrow 1-0 win over Esh Winning, whereas Sunderland hit seven past Birtley Town. Moor’s home advantage should make this a competitive fixture.
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