FA Cup orders replay after officiating error in Mulbarton Wanderers v Woodford Town | OneFootball

A refereeing error has forced an FA Cup second qualifying round tie between Mulbarton Wanderers and Woodford Town to be replayed, voiding Mulbarton’s 2-1 win. According to Goal.com, the FA ordered a full replay after Woodford’s appeal was upheld.

The controversy centres on a 30th-minute penalty for Woodford, converted before the referee spotted attacking encroachment and ruled it out. Instead of ordering a retake, the official wrongly gave Mulbarton an indirect free-kick, which Law 14 says is incorrect when the ball enters the net.

The matter was later reviewed by an FA Professional Game Board sub-committee, which ruled the match must be played again in its entirety on Tuesday, 29 September.

Mulbarton were left dismayed, feeling a win earned on the pitch had been removed and raising concerns over wider implications if technical officiating errors overturn results.

Woodford welcomed the outcome, thanking the FA for a thorough process and for reaching a decision that aligns with FA Cup rules.

The winner of Tuesday’s replay will host Gloucester City in the next round, scheduled for Saturday, 3 October.

Source: Goal.com

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