54 pictures as Eastbourne Borough's FA Cup run ends early at the hands of Boreham Wood

Eastbourne Borough were determined to go on an exciting FA Cup run this season – but their journey ended almost as soon as it began as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Boreham Wood.

A 70th minute goal by Junior Dixon sealed Borough’s fate in front of a large Priory Lane crowd as the former National League Premier visitors claimed a spot in the third qualifying round.

See pictures by Lydia and Nick Redman on this page and the ones linked – and get the reaction on this website during the week and in the Herald on Friday, with all the other news from the Sports camp.

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Eastbourne Borough v Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Photo: Lydia and Nick Redman

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Eastbourne Borough v Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Photo: Nick Redman : Lydia and Nick Redman

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Eastbourne Borough v Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Photo: Nick Redman : Lydia and Nick Redman

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