Worthing handed home draw in FA Trophy

Worthing Football Club's reward for reaching round two of this year's FA Trophy is a date with National League side Sutton United.
Worthing players celebrate after sealing a spot in the second-round of this year's FA Trophy on Saturday. Picture: Marcus HoareWorthing players celebrate after sealing a spot in the second-round of this year's FA Trophy on Saturday. Picture: Marcus Hoare
Worthing players celebrate after sealing a spot in the second-round of this year's FA Trophy on Saturday. Picture: Marcus Hoare

A second half own-goal from Josh Staunton and a Lloyd Dawes strike ensured Worthing came from a goal behind to seal a 2-1 first-round victory at two-divisions higher National League outfit Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday.

Sutton, who were promoted as champions into the National League last season, saw off Bath City in the previous round and currently sit 14th in the table.

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Victory for Worthing meant a first appearance in the second-round since 2004 with the tie is due to take place at Woodside Road on Saturday, January 14.

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