Kingstonian advanced in the FA Cup after a professional 3-1 away win at Tunbridge Wells on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The visitors took control of the tie with two goals in the first half and never looked back, despite a late spell of pressure from the hosts.

Kick-off under the lights at Culverden Stadium saw Tunbridge Wells try to make the tie physical and competitive, but Kingstonian’s superior composure soon began to tell. The opening goal came from a set-piece, with a near-post flicked header giving the away side a lead they never surrendered.

Kingstonian dominate the key moments

The second goal arrived shortly before half-time when the visitors’ press forced an error in the home defence. A crisp passing sequence allowed the forward to finish from the edge of the box, leaving the Tunbridge Wells netminder with little chance. The home side had no choice but to chase the game after the interval.

Tunbridge Wells pulled one back midway through the second half through a well-struck volley from inside the area. That goal briefly injected life into the home support, but Kingstonian responded in ideal fashion, restoring their two-goal cushion just minutes later after a surging run down the left was converted at the near post.

Next round secured

Kingstonian’s victory sets up a home tie in the next qualifying round and provides a valuable run of momentum. Tunbridge Wells will be frustrated by their inconsistency but can point to moments of quality in a difficult fixture. Kingstonian, however, looked every bit a side determined to make progress in this season’s competition.