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FA Vase third-round weekend round-up as Whitstable Town win 2-1 against previously undefeated Jersey Bulls and VCD Athletic also progress; Tunbridge Wells’ home tie again postponed

A late show ensured Whitstable produced an FA Vase shock as they became the first side to beat Jersey Bulls this season on Saturday.

The previously undefeated Combined Counties League Premier Division South side - one of the favourites to win the Vase - looked on course to progress from the third-round tie when Francis Lekimamati put them ahead in the 13th minute at The Belmont.

Whitstable’s Nico Grierson (centre) celebrates his winning goal against Jersey Bulls. Picture: Les Biggs
Whitstable’s Nico Grierson (centre) celebrates his winning goal against Jersey Bulls. Picture: Les Biggs

But Josh Oliver equalised from the penalty spot on 84 minutes before, minutes later, young substitute Nico Grierson emphatically struck the winning goal in Whitstable’s 2-1 victory.

The Bulls had Sammy Sutcliffe sent off late on, either side of team-mates Luke Watson and Harry Curtis being sin-binned.

Josh Oliver celebrates his 100th match with his 50th goal for Whitstable in the FA Vase on Saturday. Picture: Les Biggs
Josh Oliver celebrates his 100th match with his 50th goal for Whitstable in the FA Vase on Saturday. Picture: Les Biggs

Southern Counties East Premier Division outfit Whitstable’s win came despite being without the suspended defender Jake McIntyre and the cup-tied Liam Gillies and Dean Grant.

They visit Suffolk’s Walsham Le Willows in round four.

Josh Oliver in the thick of the action for Whitstable against Jersey Bulls. Picture: Les Biggs
Josh Oliver in the thick of the action for Whitstable against Jersey Bulls. Picture: Les Biggs

Southern Counties East Premier Division leaders VCD ran out 2-0 victors at Windsor & Eton.

The visitors went in front courtesy of an own goal in the 35th minute and doubled their advantage through Bethel Gboda before half-time.

Windsor & Eton had Oliwier Bach dismissed when they were 1-0 down and team-mate Ross McKernan was given his marching orders five minutes from time.

They will host Epsom & Ewell in the next round.

Tunbridge Wells’ scheduled third-round home fixture with Crawley Down Gatwick was again postponed after a pitch inspection.

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