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Tunbridge Wells 1-3 Kingstonian
Broadfields United 2-1 Herne Bay - I will 100% take that, it's on me. if I didn't make that error we'd still be in The FA Cup but we've been beaten by a pub side on Hackney Marshes, says embarrassed Herne Bay boss Ben Smith
Bexhill United 1-1 Erith & Belvedere - It's disappointing because the prize is so big, it's an opportunity to get to Wembley so how can you not go out there and show energy and passion, says hurting Erith & Belvedere boss Gary Alexander
Bearsted 4-1 Redhill - If we want to be in the League above, you've got to go to teams in the League above and show what you can do, says promotion-chasing Bearsted manager Kevin Stevens
Lingfield 3-5 Corinthian - What did they give me? Heart, passion, desire but our main focus is Lordswood in the FA Vase on Saturday, it's not the Herne Bay game, says Corinthian boss Mason East

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS 1-3 KINGSTONIAN
The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round
Saturday 22 August 2026
Stephen McCartney reports from Culverden Stadium

Full report and reaction to follow later

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BROADFIELDS UNITED 2-1 HERNE BAY
(after extra time)
The Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round (Second) Replay
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Stephen McCartney reports from Tithe Farm

HERNE BAY manager Ben Smith says he takes full responsibility for the club’s controversial FA Cup exit claiming the antics from Broadfields United were more suited to Sunday League football on Hackey Marshes.