Halesowen Town moved one step closer to FA Cup glory with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Basford United on September 5, 2026, producing one of the standout attacking displays of the weekend.

From the opening whistle, Halesowen took the game to their visitors. Playing at home with the wind in their sails, they pressed high up the pitch and forced Basford United into early errors. The opening goal came in the 16th minute when a swift move down the right wing ended with a low cross being converted at the near post. Basford, to their credit, responded well and pulled level just before the half-hour mark with a header from a well-worked delivery into the box, giving the travelling fans a moment to celebrate.

The parity lasted only until five minutes before half-time. Halesowen regained the lead with a strike from the edge of the penalty area that curled into the top corner — an individual moment of brilliance that proved to be the turning point of the tie.

Halesowen’s second-half control seals progression

The second half belonged almost entirely to the home side. Basford United pushed forward in search of another equaliser, but left gaps at the back, which Halesowen exploited ruthlessly. Their third goal arrived in the 74th minute after a sweeping counter-attack involving three players and finished off clinically from a central position. From there, Halesowen comfortably saw out the game, keeping the ball and frustrating their visitors.

Manager’s reaction and road ahead

Halesowen Town’s manager praised his team’s character after the match, singling out the response to conceding the equaliser as the decisive factor. Basford United’s cup journey ends with this defeat, though they gave a spirited performance on the road.

• Turning point: Halesowen’s second goal just before half-time changed the momentum completely.
• Clinical edge: The hosts scored three from their six shots on target.
• Next round: Halesowen Town advance in the FA Cup and will be eagerly awaiting the next round draw.

For Halesowen Town, this was a performance full of energy, quality, and purpose — exactly what is required to make a deep run in the world’s oldest football competition.