Pearce strikes early as York City rout Northampton in FA Cup
York City captain Ollie Pearce scored after 10 seconds and added a second in the 13th minute as the hosts beat Northampton Town 4-0 in the FA Cup first round.
York City captain Ollie Pearce set the tone for a one-sided FA Cup first-round tie by scoring after just 10 seconds, then doubled his tally in the 13th minute as the hosts went on to beat Northampton Town 4-0.
The early breakthrough gave York a lead they never relinquished, and Pearce's second goal inside the opening quarter-hour put the home side firmly in control of the contest before the match had properly settled.
York went on to complete a comfortable victory, advancing in the competition at Northampton's expense. The scoreline reflected the home side's dominance across the tie.
The match report was made available to UK users only, and the source material did not include further details on the remaining goals, team line-ups or post-match comments from either manager.
With the win, York move into the next round of the FA Cup, while Northampton exit at the first-round stage following the heavy defeat.
