FA Cup Review: FC United and Dover lead the non-league challenge on glory trail

FC United of Manchester recorded a dramatic draw at Brighton.

The non-league outfit, who secured their place in the second round with a thrilling win at Rochdale, produced all the drama again as they drew 1-1 at the home of the League One leaders.

Nicky Platt gave United a first-half lead, and, after veteran Brighton coach Mauricio Taricco levelled with seven minutes left, there was still time for United goalkeeper Sam Ashton to save Elliott Bennett's 96th-minute penalty.

United also had Scott McManus sent off.

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Another non-league side making a name for themselves were Dover, conquerors of Gillingham in the first round, and victors over Aldershot this time.

Adam Birchall's double, the second a penalty, gave them a 2-0 win, but there was no such luck for AFC Wimbledon, who lost 2-0 at home to Stevenage.

Carlisle left it late to avoid a shock at home to Tamworth, with two goals in the last four minutes giving them a 3-2 win.

Tom Marshall put Tamworth ahead, Gary Madine equalised and Danny Thomas restored Tamworth's lead.

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But Francois Zoko (86) and James Chester (90) ensured late heartbreak for the Conference side.

Southampton flexed their muscles witha 3-0 win over Cheltenham.

Luton earned a replay after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Charlton.

Joe Anyinsah gave Charlton an early lead but Andy Drury's brace, either side of Johnnie Jackson's strike, ensured a Kenilworth Road replay for Luton.

Burton got the better of local rivals Chesterfield 3-1.

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Scott Rendell scored twice to prevent Wycombe from having an awkward afternoon as they beat Chelmsford 3-1, while under-fire Walsall manager Chris Hutchings came away from Torquay with a 1-0 defeat.

The games between Hartlepool and Yeovil and Notts County and Bournemouth fell foul of the weather, while Peterborough won 2-1 at Bury, Hereford drew 2-2 with Lincoln and David Mooney's goal helped Colchester to see off Swindon Supermarine 1-0.