In an exciting and open contest, which saw some great strikes and several near misses, Jordan Archer and Canavan had swept the Glassboys into a two goal lead inside 20 minutes. But the home side hit back through Cameron Gayle and Jake Healey to level it up before ex-Glassboy Sean Geddes, on debut for the Royals, was dismissed after a tangle with Archer.

The influential O'Callaghan then put Sutton ahead just before the break only for Pierpoint to equalise on 50 minutes, and with no further addition to the score it was Stourbridge who took their chance from 12 yards.

We now travel to Barwell on a date to be confirmed in the Second Round.

Team: Malhotra, Smikle, Probert, Gater, Wedderburn, Pierpoint, Heath, Birch, Hague, Archer, Canavan

Subs: Westlake (for Archer 63 mins), Green (for Wedderburn 85 mins), Tonks, Broadhurst, Scarr (not used)

Att - 84

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES

The Glassboys are back to the bread and butter of Evo-Stik League next Saturday, 10th December, when we travel to Ashton United. Kick-off is at 3.00 pm. Travel details can be found at the following link:

http://www.stourbridgefc.com/teams/61056/news/coach-to-ashton-united-on-december-10th-1728293.html

The Glassboys will wear their 3rd choice grey shirts with white trim at Ashton to avoid a colour clash.

Tuesday 13th December will then see us play host to Northampton Town in the rearranged Emirates FA Cup First Round tie. Kick-off will be at 7.45 pm.

Our next home Evo-Stik League match is on Saturday 17th December, when we will welcome Spennymoor Town to the War Memorial Ground. 3.00 pm

GLASSGIRLS FACE LEADERS NEXT SUNDAY

Stourbridge Ladies have had no game for the past two Sundays, but return to action at home to Redditch United Ladies next Sunday, 11th December. The match takes place at the usual home venue of Greenfields, Swinford Road, Oldswinford, and kick-off is at 2.00 pm. Admission, as always, will be FREE.