Hungerford storm through in Trophy mauling

[caption id="attachment_66732" align="alignleft" width="227"] Dean Stow - put Hungerford ahead[/caption]

Hungerford will be joined in the draw by the non-league Conference ‘giants’ – including Luton Town, Aldershot Town, Wrexham, Halifax and Lincoln City – for ties to be played on November 30.
Free-scoring Hemel, who have notched 50 league goals in 14 league games, were put to the sword by the hosts as Dean Stow drove in the opening goal after six minutes. Former Thatcham striker Charlie Mpi missed Hemel’s best chance before Mark Draycott struck either side of the interval the second from the penalty spot after he had been hauled back.
Stefan Brown scored a superb fourth and substitute Bradley Gray curled in a free kick to complete a near-perfect afternoon for the hosts, who return to action on Tuesday night when Biggleswade Town are league visitors.

were on the other end of a caning when they went down 6-0 at home to Shortwood United in the Calor League’s Division One South and West.
Shortwood were two-up at the break with both goals coming from Jake Parrott, who missed a penalty chance for is hat-trick after Thatcham goalkeeper James Foster had been sent off for hauling him down as last man.
Thatcham were already four down at that stage with Duncan Culley also netting twice, leaving Matt Bennett and Kevin Slack to complete the scoring.
Thatcham, without a win in eight games, are also in action on Tuesday when they entertain a top half Bridgwater Town ide that has won four of its five away games to date.