PAULTON Rovers have been drawn away to Goucester City in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, August 31.

Meanwhile, goals from Kye Simpson and Corey Rawlings were enough to defeat Hamworthy Recreation 2-1 away in the preliminary round.

There was some trepidation that this was going to be a tough game especially with a depleted squad. But the signs from the off were good.

The front three of Dan McBeam, Kitan Jaiyeoba and Kye Simpson linked well and were instantly causing issues for the Hamworthy backline.

The first chance came in the third minute as Jaiyeoba worked his way in from the right and laid the ball to McBeam on the edge of the box. The resulting shot was a little weak and easy for the keeper. But it had been a warning for Hamworthy. Just three minutes later and it was McBeam that worked his magic on the right, playing a perfect through ball for Kye Simpson who took his chance with precision. Although the visitors remained the more likely to score, they didn't really trouble the Hamworthy keeper until the final moments of the half when more good work from Dan McBeam freed up Dan Cottle for a looping shot on goal but the keeper was equal to it. Early in the secondhalf. both Kye Simpson and Kitan Jaiyeoba had early chances and in the 55th minute Dan McBeam fired over the bar. Kye Simpson remained a worry to the Hamworthy backline all afternoon. Corey Rawlings replaced Milo Murgatroyd in the 61st minute and was soon in on the action. Hamworthy began to grow more into the game as they realised they were still well in the tie.. But in the 71st minute, the second did finally arrive. Jack Farion carried the ball down the right, twisting and turning around on the edge of the box, before crossing it to Kye Simpson who was in close. Simpson's shot struck the post but the ball rebounded out to Rawlings who smashed the ball home. That should have been that, but in the 83rd minute Hamworthy were awarded a penalty for what seemed to be a very harsh handball decision against Jack Dancey. George Deem stepped up and made no mistake.

The ref added on nine minutes of added time which gave Hamworthy hope. They could count themselves unlucky not to grab a draw as a beautifully struck overhead kick crashed off the crossbar.

JON GREEN