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FA Cup qualifying -Grimsby Boro 1 Stafford Rangers 2 - Report

Stafford came from behind to see off Northern Counties East Division One side Grimsby.

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Grimsby Boro 1 Stafford Rangers 2

The visitors made the worst possible start, gifting the Lincolnshire side the lead after just 15 minutes as Caine Winfarrah pounced on a mistake before teeing up Dan Trott to score.

But two goals in the space of five minutes swung the game in Stafford’s favour by the break.

First Louis Briscoe delivered a perfect free-kick for Kyle Perry to head in the 32nd minute equaliser.

The hosts were still reeling from that when young striker Harry Benns, on loan from Port Vale, struck a second for Steve Burr’s side.

Stafford raised their game after the break but failed to add to their tally and had to be content with the one-goal lead at the close.