Truro City secures FA Cup win against Merthyr Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Truro City achieved their first FA Cup victory in five years by defeating Merthyr Town 2-0 in the FA Cup second qualifying round replay on September 22, 2026. Manager John Askey's side scored first with a Will Dean penalty in the 25th minute, followed by Ben Starkie's goal shortly after halftime. This victory sets up a third qualifying round match at home against Cirencester Town, a team from the ninth tier. Askey expressed hope for continued progress but emphasized caution against complacency in the next round.
- •Truro City defeated Merthyr Town 2-0 in the FA Cup replay.
- •Will Dean scored from the penalty spot, followed by Starkie’s goal.
- •Next, Truro will host Cirencester Town in the third qualifying round.
- •Askey aims for further progress but warns against underestimating opponents.
- •Truro's last FA Cup win came against Exmouth Town in 2021-22.
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Truro City progress after rare FA Cup victory
"Truro City manager John Askey hopes his side can continue to progress in the FA Cup after their first win in the competition in five years.
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