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Maidstone United v Stevenage in FA Cup: Pitch invasion after 2-1 victory

Fans have invaded the pitch after Maidstone United secured an historic 2-1 FA Cup victory over Stevenage.

The Stones will now head to Wrexham in the second round of the competition - putting them just a victory away from a potential clash with the biggest clubs in the country.

Fans invaded the pitch at the Gallagher Stadium after the Stones victory
Fans invaded the pitch at the Gallagher Stadium after the Stones victory

Tracey Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford, was among the first to congratulate the side, tweeting simply: "Well done Maidstone United!"

Fellow MP Helen Grant added: "Huge congrats to Maidstone United for their FA Cup win! Historic day for the club. Fantastic to see the Stones in the 2nd Round."

A famous victory for Maidstone United
A famous victory for Maidstone United

The Kent FA swiftly followed, saying: "Huge congratulations to Maidstone United on their cup win! So many ex-Kent Youth League players and current and ex-Kent FA players!"

The Stones will receive £18k prize money from tonight's victory, which was screened live by BBC Sport.

Hugs all round as the Stones secure a famous win
Hugs all round as the Stones secure a famous win

Frannie Collin was the hero of the victory over League 2 Stevenage, with an 88th-minute winner on an incredible night at the Gallagher Stadium.

Maidstone had taken the lead after just two minutes through Collin.

Stevenage levelled two minutes into the second half with unmarked Darius Charles meeting a cross from Charlie Lee.

Defender Jack Parkinson tweeted: "Oh my god. What a night that was. The scenes at the end of the game was something I will never ever forget."

Collin got his second - the winner - just two minutes from full time, sparking amazing scenes at the Gallagher Stadium.

You can see the winning goal here.

Click here for our full match report.

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