HAMWORTHY Recreation enjoyed a dream debut in the FA Cup, winning 2-0 away at fellow Wessex Premier outfit Portland United.

Max Wilcock, who enjoyed a memorable run in England’s historic cup competition with Christchurch in 2020, scored both goals for the newly-promoted outfit.

Ham Rec earn £1,125 for their victory and have a home draw in the next round on August 17, where they will take on Paulton Rovers, who secured a 2-1 win over Bashley.

Bournemouth Poppies were well beaten 4-0 at home by Shaftesbury in the extra preliminary round.

Ben Satterley got the Rockies off to the perfect start inside the opening minute, before Poppies were reduced to 10 men with Dereck Ewang sent off for a late challenge on Brad Morris.

Asa Phillips doubled the lead early in the second period, before late goals by substitutes Harvey Woods and Harry McGrath added further gloss to the score.

Shaftesbury will host Melksham Town in the next round, who saw off Welton Rovers 3-0.

Christchurch led, by ultimately fell to a 3-1 defeat away at Thatcham Town in a game of four penalties.

All goals came from 12 yards, Church taking the lead through Addwell Chipangura, before losing out in Berkshire.

Brockenhurst are also out, having pushed higher-league Bemerton Heath Harlequins all the way.

Brock led away from home through an early Luke Gray goal, but Karol Skoczen quickly replied from the penalty spot.

The game ended level, meaning a replay at the home of the Dorset club.

There was nothing to separate the two teams until deep into second-half stoppage time, when Marcus Smith popped up to seal a 1-0 win for Bemmy, managed by former Poole Town boss James Ellis.

Losing clubs in the extra preliminary round stage pick up £375.