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Ascot United v Newport Pagnell Town FA Vase Final 2023 preview: Trophy up for grabs at Wembley Stadium

Andy Preston by Andy Preston
Friday, May 19, 2023 6:01 am
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ASCOT UNITED are just one game away from clinching silverware at Wembley Stadium when they take on Newport Pagnell Town in the FA Vase Final.

The Yellas booked their place in this year’s Isuzu FA Vase Final in the most dramatic of circumstances when they overcame Corsham Town in a penalty shootout that went to sudden death after they teams were locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes.

Sean McCormack hit the winning spot kick to send his side through to the final of the competition where they will get the honour of playing at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 21.

Ascot will have a tricky task on their hands to try and complete their cup journey and get their hands on silverware when they face defending champions Newport Pagnell Town.

After reaching the final in the most dramatic of circumstances, Ascot manager Jamie Tompkins said:: “What a moment for everybody. 14 heroes on the pitch and many more behind the goals.

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“We started our journey back in August away at Long Crendon and were 1-0 down in that game as well.

“We’ve been all over the place, up to Manchester, over to the Isle of Wight, Devon, Sussex and we’ve beat them all so we can’t wait to get to Wembley.

“You have to back the players. We got through the previous round on penalties.

“Rhys (Forster) has been absolutely fantastic in goal and to be able to keep them out and give us a chance to win. What a moment for Sean (McCormack) who took the winning penalty, a real special moment for him. I am just so proud because he’s had a great season.

“Many people at the club have been involved for years and years and I am just so happy for them.

“This is their moment now. They can enjoy watching their club go to Wembley and seeing the Ascot United badge on that pitch. I am so proud of them. Let’s go and win it.”

Newport were crowned as FA Vase champions in 2022 with a 3-0 victory over Littlehampton Town.

They ensured that they would return to the final for the second consecutive season when they beat Congleton Town on penalties.

The Yellas enjoyed a sensational season in the Combined Counties Premier North and now have their sights set on clinching the double.

They finished top of the pile in the league and ended as runaway leaders after they won an astonishing 33 of their 38 league matches which helped to amass 102 points.

Having scored a total of 99 goals from 38 games, Ascot finished 18 points above closest challengers Egham Town to get their hands on the league trophy.

Their memorable league campaign means that the club has earned promotion to Step 4 and will play in the Isthmian South Central from the 2023/24 season.

Meanwhile, Newport Pagnell Town, who play in the Uhlsport United Counties Premier Division South, finished in fifth.

In their 38 game league season, Town ended on 75 points with 24 wins, three draws and 11 losses.

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