Woking and Brackley Town Draw 1-1 in Exciting Match

The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round featured an intense match between Woking and Brackley Town on October 11, 2025. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, forcing a replay later.

Match Highlights

Woking’s Ashley Boatswain, recently signed on loan from Ipswich Town, made his debut impactful by scoring the equalizer in the second half. His goal came in the 70th minute, thanks to a well-placed corner delivered by Jake Forster-Caskey.

First Half Struggles

In the opening half, Woking struggled to create significant chances, leaving their manager, Neal Ardley, dissatisfied with the team’s performance. He noted, “We couldn’t move the ball quick enough and were very tepid.”

Second Half Revival

Following a stern talk during halftime, Woking returned with renewed vigor. Ardley made the bold decision to utilize all five substitutes, changing the team’s formation to enhance their attacking approach.

Key Defensive Plays

Despite Woking’s offensive push, Brackley Town remained competitive. Tunji Akinola, recognized as the Man of the Match, made two critical tackles that prevented Brackley from taking the lead.

Match Statistics

• Date: October 11, 2025
• Venue: Laithwaite Community Stadium
• Attendance: 1,348
• Goals:
  • Boatswain (Woking) – 70′
• Bookings:
  • Josh Kelly – 23′
  • Tunji Akinola – 68′

The draw sets the stage for an exciting replay. Woking will hope to turn their performance around to progress further in the tournament.