Witham Town came from behind to beat Stotfold FC 3-2 in a pulsating FA Cup qualifying encounter on Saturday evening, setting up a memorable cup night with a dramatic late winner.

The home side made a lively start and looked the more dangerous team in the opening stages, but it was Stotfold who struck first against the run of play. A swift counter-attack exposed the Witham back line and saw the visitors fire a composed finish into the bottom corner for a shock lead. Witham responded well to the setback, and their persistence was rewarded just before the half-hour mark when a goalmouth scramble ended with the ball being forced over the line to make it 1-1.

Second-half drama swings both ways

Witham Town came out strongly after the interval and took the lead for the first time in the match when a curling effort from outside the box beat the Stotfold goalkeeper. The visitors, however, refused to fade away. They levelled proceedings with twenty minutes remaining through a well-taken header from a corner, setting up a grandstand finish.

Just when it looked as though the tie would require a replay, Witham produced the decisive moment. A long ball forward caused confusion in the Stotfold defence, and Witham’s striker reacted quickest to poke the ball home from close range, sparking wild celebrations among the home supporters.

Match facts

• Result: Witham Town 3-2 Stotfold FC
• Competition: FA Cup
• Date: 5 September 2026
• Key moment: A late winner from Witham Town after Stotfold had twice equalised

The victory is a significant boost for Witham Town, who showed real character to recover from going behind and then again after losing their lead. It is the kind of performance that cup runs are built on, and the club will now look forward to the next round draw with growing belief.

For Stotfold, the defeat will be hard to take given the spirit they showed to come back twice, but they will reflect on costly defensive errors at crucial moments. Cup football can be unforgiving, and this time it was Witham Town who held their nerve to progress.