Controversial FA Cup replay due to ref error won by same team

Mulbarton Wanderers won their controversial FA Cup tie against Woodford Town, after a rare ruling to replay the game.

Mulbarton originally beat Woodford 2-1 but an appeal was lodged by the losing side due a mistake by the referee.

Woodford scored a penalty but, due to their players encroaching into the area, the referee incorrectly awarded an indirect free-kick to Mulbarton instead of retaking the penalty.

A ruling from a Football Association subcommittee of the Professional Game Board resulted in replaying the second qualifying tie on Tuesday night.

Mulbarton ran out 2-0 winners in the replayed game to advance in the FA Cup. They will meet Gloucester Town in the third qualifying round.

Mulbarton claimed £3,375 prize money with the win, while Woodford took home £1,125.

The controversy surrounding the game saw Mulbarton smash their attendance record. Reportedly, 805 people turned up to watch them book their best-ever FA Cup result.

Danny Self, joint first-team manager at Mulbarton, was quoted by the BBC: "We're over the moon that we've given the fans something to shout out about. Their support was incredible to have."

The club's other boss Ben Thompson said: "See you again on Saturday. It will be the biggest game in our history and we need the fans again. They're our 12th man."

Ashley Jarvis, who scored both of Mulbarton's goals on Tuesday, added: "It was a great atmosphere. The whole village came out and we're delighted to get the win."