{
  "id": 9730852,
  "title": "FA Cup qualifying tie to be replayed after ref's error",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fa-cup-qualifying-tie-to-be-replayed-after-refs-error-9730852",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fa-cup-qualifying-tie-replayed-080216651.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mulbarton Wanderers are upset after being forced to replay their FA Cup qualifying match against Woodford Town due to a referee's mistake. The match, originally won by Mulbarton 2-1, was protested by the home team following a disallowed penalty. The FA's sub-committee ruled that a technical error occurred and ordered the replay, which Mulbarton will host on September 29. Both clubs expressed disappointment with the decision, with Mulbarton stating it has significant implications for future FA Cup matches. Woodford Town thanked the FA for resolving the issue according to FA Cup rules.",
  "summary": "Mulbarton Wanderers are \"deeply upset\" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "FA Cup qualifying tie to be replayed after ref's error",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fa-cup-qualifying-tie-to-be-replayed-after-refs-error",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:02:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}