Plymouth Parkway make FA Cup history after dramatic extra-time win over Berkhamsted

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Plymouth Parkway make FA Cup history after dramatic extra-time win over Berkhamsted
Created10 Nov 2026
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Plymouth Parkway made history by reaching the second round of the FA Cup for the first time after securing a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over fellow seventh-tier side Berkhamsted.

The hosts fell behind shortly after half-time when Luke Andrews put Berkhamsted in front in the 47th minute, finishing after being played through by Jonathan Lacey.

Plymouth Parkway struggled to break down their opponents' defence but were handed an opportunity to equalise when Hubert Graczyk fouled Rocky Neal inside the penalty area. The striker converted from the spot in the 73rd minute to make it 1-1.

Neither side managed to find a winner during normal time, sending the tie into extra time. Parkway eventually completed the turnaround after being awarded another penalty, with Godlove Oppong penalised for pulling Mikey Williams' shirt.

Neal stepped up once again and calmly converted in the 105th minute of added time to send the home supporters into celebration and secure a historic victory.

The result means Plymouth Parkway will host League Two side Barnet in the second round, with a place in the third round at stake. Both clubs had reached the first round proper for the first time in their histories.

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