Altrincham lead Notts County 2-1 in FA Cup first round
Lewis Banks scored from close range to give non-league Altrincham a 2-1 advantage over League One Notts County in their FA Cup first-round tie.
Non-league Altrincham took a 2-1 lead over League One side Notts County in the first round of the FA Cup, with Lewis Banks scoring from close range to put the National League club ahead.
The goal gave the lower-division hosts the advantage in the cup tie against higher-ranked opposition, with the scoreline standing at 2-1 at the time of the report.
The match was available to watch live for viewers in the UK, with the stream restricted to that audience. The article provided no further details on the earlier goals, the timing of Banks' strike or the outcome of the tie.
The FA Cup first round traditionally pits clubs from the lower leagues against Football League opposition, and Altrincham's lead over Notts County reflected that dynamic in this fixture.
