'Stoke earned a place in the 3rd Qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at Brackley Town.

'Stoke were missing first choice centre back pairing Lewis Christon & Joe Dolan so on Loan signing Fraser Franks and Sean Hankin filled in.

Brackley had the better of the chances all game long and we scored with our only meaningful shot on goal on the 83rd minute via David Pratt's right foot.

Town face Thurrock at home on Saturday who are also in the hunt for a play off place after a poor year last season, only surviving due to Team Bath's resignation.

The draw for the next round is on Monday morning at 10am.