Sherwood Colliery and Moulton played out a scrappy but competitive goalless draw in the FA Cup qualifying round on Saturday 8 August 2026, leaving the tie wide open ahead of a replay that will take place after a 0-0 result at the Sherwood Colliery Ground.

With a place in the next round of the world’s oldest cup competition at stake, neither side was prepared to take a backward step. Sherwood Colliery, representing a proud mining heritage in Nottinghamshire, battled for every ball against a well-drilled Moulton side that travelled with clear intentions of extending their cup run.

Match overview

The early stages were frantic, with both teams pressing high and giving away fouls in equal measure. Sherwood Colliery settled first and started to create half-chances through long throws and set-pieces. Moulton, though, were confident in possession and always looked capable of producing a moment of quality on the counter.

The second half was far tighter, with both sides appearing to push forward sparingly in fear of losing the tie. Moulton had the clearer of the game’s chances when a free-kick from the edge of the area came back off the woodwork on 64 minutes. Sherwood Colliery responded with a series of aerial attacks, but the Moulton defence held firm as the final whistle arrived with the score still 0-0.

Key moments

• 17th minute: Sherwood Colliery came close to breaking the deadlock when a header from a corner was cleared off the line by a Moulton defender.
• 43rd minute: Moulton’s first sight of goal ended with a low save from the Sherwood goalkeeper after a swift counter-attack.
• 64th minute: Moulton struck the crossbar with a well-worked free-kick, the closest either side came to scoring all afternoon.
• 90th minute: A late scramble in the Moulton penalty area ended with a weak shot straight at the visiting goalkeeper.

Tactical story

Sherwood Colliery used a direct, physical approach that suited the early-season surface, relying heavily on set-pieces and deliveries into the box. Moulton, by contrast, attempted to play through midfield and looked for their wide forwards to run at the home defence. Both plans were difficult to execute, however, because of the relentless pressure applied by both midfields.

The absence of a true penalty-area threat proved decisive. Sherwood Colliery dominated the aerial duels without turning them into clear scoring chances, while Moulton’s best moments came from dead-ball situations rather than open play.

What the result means

The 0-0 draw means the FA Cup tie now moves to Moulton’s ground for a replay, with the winners progressing to the next stage of the competition. For Sherwood Colliery, it will feel like two points dropped in front of their own fans. But for Moulton, taking their hosts back to their own ground will be seen as a significant accomplishment.

In cup football, momentum can be everything. Sherwood Colliery will need to rediscover their attacking edge in the replay, while Moulton will fancy their chances in front of a home crowd. It all sets up nicely for another chapter in what has been an absorbing, if goalless, FA Cup tie.