Cheltenham ready for Everton test

Cheltenham Town have their biggest match of the season on Monday as Premier League Everton visit Whaddon Road in the FA Cup Third Round.

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Town held in FA Cup

Southern League side Yate Town came close to causing a shock in the FA Cup against Conference leaders Newport County

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Tigers beat Chippenham

Gloucester City beat Chippenham Town 1-0 to reach the FA Cup first round for the first time in 23 years.

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Yate's greatest victory: full report

Yate Town achieved their greatest-ever victory last night as they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time ever. They beat Newport in extra time - a club 88 places above them in non-league football.

All the more remarkable considering they're at the bottom of their league and most of the players have other jobs. Chris Spittles reports.

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Highlights of Yate Town's win against Newport County

Yate Town are looking forward to an FA Cup first round tie with Cheltenham Town after causing a huge upset in the final qualifying round.

Few gave the South Gloucestershire side a chance against Conference leaders Newport County - who are three division above them. But on a dramatic night in south Wales, Yate came out on top

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Historic win for Yate Town

Yate Town have reached the FA Cup first round Credit: ITV News

Yate Town is celebrating today after reaching the first round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

They knocked out Conference leaders Newport 3-1, with extra-time goals from Scott Thomas and Matt Groves helping to secure victory.

Yate, who are bottom of Southern League Division One South & West, will visit Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup first round.

FA Cup replays

Forest Green Rovers travel to Dartford tonight Credit: ITV West

Yate Town and Forest Green Rovers are both in FA Cup replay action tonight. After drawing 3-all on Saturday, Yate travel to Newport, with the winners away to Cheltenham in the first round. Forest Green make the long journey to Dartford after their 1-all draw at the weekend.

The winners of that game will have a home tie against Port Vale. Both matches kick-off at 7:45 and we'll bring you the results in our late news and online.

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Today's FA Cup results

Watch the FA Cup First Round draw live on ITV1 tomorrow at 1.30pm.

Dorchester Town have made it through to the first round of the FA Cup after beating Bury Town 3-1.

Forest Green will also be in the hat after drawing 1-1 with Dartford.

Gloucester City beat West Country rivals Chippenham 1-0.

And Yate Town are also in the first round draw. They came close to knocking out Conference leaders Newport County today. Yate were 3-1 up, but conceded two late goals to draw 3-3.

You can watch the draw for the FA Cup First Round live on ITV1 tomorrow afternoon at 1.30pm.

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