STRIKER Lee Chilton's stunning 35-yard free-kick saw Stourport Swifts secure their place in the qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Racing Club Warwick.
After a goalless first-half, Chilton curled one into the top corner in the 55th minute to score what proved to be the winner in their preliminary round tie at Walshes Meadow.
Goal of the season contender A, @Leechilton2 take a bow son. #matchwinner pic.twitter.com/GQZkb4BMUl
— Stourport Swifts FC (@StourportSwifts) August 21, 2022
It means Stourport are in the hat for Monday's first round qualifying draw that takes place at 13:00.
The magic of the FA Cup summed up… pic.twitter.com/Bx4hsemDce
— Stourport Swifts FC (@StourportSwifts) August 20, 2022
Joining them are both Malvern Town and Worcester Raiders following the 3-3 draw the pair played out on Saturday.
They clash again on Wednesday night in the replay to see who will be in the first round of qualifying.
The draw remains regionalised at this early stage, which sees Step 3 sides join the prestigious competition.
That includes Alvechurch, Redditch United and Bromsgrove Sporting.
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