FA Cup: Stafford Rangers 0-2 Newcastle Town - Report
STAFFORD Rangers were knocked out of the FA Cup after a goal in each half gave Newcastle Town a 2-0 victory at Marston Road.
Newcastle had the better of the early exchanges and nearly had a 17th minute lead when Connor Russo saw his header tipped around the post by goalkeeper Cameron Belford.
The Boro tried to muster a response and Jack Baxter sent an effort from range over the crossbar.
However, the visitors had lead moments before the half-time break with James Askey heading home after a long throw-in was flicked into his path.
After providing an assist for the opening goal Russo crossed for Jack Lovatt to score a second goal five minutes into the second half.
Rangers tried to find a way back into the game but Baxter saw his effort tipped over the crossbar by the goalkeeper.
Tom Tonks also fired an effort wide but Rangers were comfortably beaten.
