Leamington, 2 Banbury United 0

BANBURY, missing the unwell Andy Baird and the suspended Wayne Blossom, completed a hat-trick of exits from FA competitions (after losing in the Trophy and Youth Cup) when going down to their in-form Southern League Division 1 Midlands & North opponents. United were always going to have to be at their best against in-form Leamington, and for most of the first-half Banbury were the better team, having most of the possession, but failing to pressure the home keeper with any decent chances.

The home side were uncomfortable whenever Sammy Ibrahim or Lewis Travers had the ball, and often had up to three players on them in an effort to stifle play.

But Troy Bryan was not his usual self and Matt Murphy, making his first start of the season, had his hands full against Leamingon's tall back three of Arron Parkinson, Adam Cooper and Ryan Parisi.

Against the run of play, Leamington took the lead in the 39th minute when a ricochet saw the ball reach Ben Mackey, who coolly netted past the stranded Andy Wheeler.

Leamington dominated after the break, but scored only once more.

After giving away the ball, Banbury saw Josh Blake and Russell Dunkley feed Mackey, who slotted home from five yards.

Banbury rallied in the last ten minutes, sub Murray Nicholls having their only shot on target. Kings Lynn's draw in the same competition means that the replay postpones United's game on Tuesday. Their next home game is now a week Tuesday, when they entertain Halesowen, some 38 days after their last home game.

Banbury Utd: Wheeler, Travers, Kinch, Essex, Milner, Fuller, Beckett (Feely 64), Bridges, Bryan (Nicholls 67), Murphy, Ibrahim (Gooderick 55). Subs not used: Sullivan, Murrell.

Attendance: 704