Newmarket Town made a statement in FA Cup qualifying as they swept aside St Neots Town with a commanding 4-0 victory at the Rusksheet on 22 August 2026. The Jockeys produced a near-flawless performance, blending sharp finishing with defensive solidity to progress to the next round in emphatic style.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Newmarket took control of the tie. Playing with pace and purpose, they pinned St Neots back and created a series of chances before breaking the deadlock midway through the first half. The home side’s midfield dominated possession, while the forward line’s movement proved too much for the Saints’ backline to handle.

St Neots Town, competing in the Southern League Division One Central, struggled to establish any rhythm. They enjoyed sporadic spells of pressure but rarely tested the Newmarket goalkeeper, leaving their travelling supporters frustrated by a lack of cutting edge in the final third.

Key Moments

• 34th minute: Newmarket opened the scoring with a well-worked move down the right flank, finished calmly from close range.
• 52nd minute: A second goal arrived shortly after the interval, as a corner was headed powerfully into the bottom corner.
• 68th minute: The Jockeys added a third with a sweeping counter-attack, slotting past the keeper from the edge of the box.
• 82nd minute: A late fourth goal capped off a perfect evening, rounding the goalkeeper after a defensive lapse.

Standout Performance

Newmarket’s attacking unit led the charge, but it was their captain at the heart of midfield who dictated the tempo throughout. His passing range and ability to break up play set the platform for the hosts' constant pressure, earning him a deserved man-of-the-match display.

For St Neots, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, but they will be eager to move on quickly and focus on league form. Their journey in the competition ends early, while Newmarket will look ahead to the next qualifying round with genuine confidence after such a convincing result.