Droitwich Spa made club history by reaching the third round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a 3-1 win over Ashby Ivanhoe.

The NFU Sports Ground played host for the game on Saturday (November 9), with a goal from Perry Moss and Charlie Tilley's brace proving too much for the hosts, who got on the board through Jake Brown's goal.

The cup win also marked captain James Lemon's 300th appearance for the Saltmen.

The match began perfectly for Andy Crowther's men, with Moss slotting into an open net within 20 seconds after the ball was spilled by Knights' goalkeeper, Brad Catlow.


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The first half saw threats from both sides, but it was Droitwich who went on to double their lead at the 41-minute mark.

A deep cross from Lewis Phillips found Josh Hurdman, who headed the ball back across goal to Tilley, who was making his 140th club appearance, for a tap-in.

The Worcestershire side's dominance continued as Moss assisted Tilley with a stellar low cross for another close-range finish just before half-time.

The hosts found some success in their fight back, with Brown narrowing the gap at 52 minutes after taking advantage of a rebound from Sam Grouse's effort.

However, Droitwich's defensive organisation remained resolute, limiting Ashby to half chances.

In the 88th minute Dom Rogerson made a crucial one-handed save, denying Ashby a chance to narrow the deficit further.

The Saltmen now eagerly await the third-round draw today (Monday, November 11).

They are back in action on Saturday (November 16), facing Chipping Sodbury Town in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1.