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Non-league clubs shine in lively FA Cup

Last weekend’s results in the English FA Cup third round were just what the competition needed with plenty of upsets, giant-killings, controversy and dramatic finishes.

Added to that, eight Premier League clubs bit the dust with either Liverpool or Wolves soon to join them.

Much of the excitement came from the three non-league clubs, all from the fifth tier National League, who did themselves proud.

Wrexham recorded a stunning 4-3 away win at Championship side Coventry while Chesterfield and Boreham Wood earned replays against West Bromwich Albion and Accrington Stanley respectively.

In a thrilling match at the Technique stadium, Chesterfield were unlucky not to beat Championship opponents West Brom who equalised late into added time to make it 3-3.

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