Torquay United suffers FA Cup exit against Oxford City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Torquay United was eliminated from the FA Cup after a 1-0 loss to Oxford City at Plainmoor on October 18. Scott Pollock scored the winning goal early in the second half, following a first-half strike from Deon Moore being ruled offside. Manager Jimmy Ball expressed disappointment over the team's performance, citing too many average displays and a missed penalty appeal due to a handball incident. The defeat marks the fourth consecutive year Torquay has failed to reach the first round of the cup.
- •Torquay United lost 1-0 to Oxford City in the FA Cup.
- •Scott Pollock scored the only goal of the match.
- •Deon Moore had a first-half goal disallowed for offside.
- •Torquay has not advanced past the preliminary round in four years.
- •Manager Jimmy Ball criticized the team's performance.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — 'Average' Torquay United knocked out of FA Cup
"Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says there were "too many average performances" as his side were knocked out of the FA Cup.
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