FA Cup Review: Northampton break Northwich hearts as Eastleigh reach round three

League Two Northampton Town completed a dramatic comeback to avoid FA Cup round-two humiliation at the hands of Northwich Victoria.

Northern Premier League Division One outfit Northwich went ahead on the stroke of half-time when Jimmy Ball's scuffed volley dribbled into the net and the lowest-ranked side left in the competition were 2-0 ahead in the 63rd minute – Richard Bennett heading home his 13th of the season after David Buchanan hit the crossbar.

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