Wrexham

Stoke City Substitute Stephen Ireland grabbed two late goals as Stoke City avoided FA Cup third round humiliation with a 3-1 win over Wrexham.

Having been run close by Wrexham in the last season's FA Cup, Stoke City enjoyed a much more comfortable friendly outing in Wales.

Blyth Spartans Hartlepool United and Blyth Spartans will kick off the FA Cup second-round action with a hotly-anticipated derby on Friday.

Stoke City Wrexham will aim to pull off another notable FA Cup scalp at Stoke City on Sunday, 23 years on from arguably their most famous triumph.

Wales Wales could pilot safe standing at football matches after the Welsh Conservatives published a report on Monday backing its introduction.

Worcester City Former FA Cup winners Coventry City were dumped out of the competition after losing 2-1 to Conference North side Worcester City on Sunday.

Worcester City Conference high-flyers Gateshead stand in the way of minnows Warrington Town and a place in the FA Cup third round.