FA Trophy
Cray Wanderers Advance in FA Trophy with Commanding Win at Folkestone
Cray Wanderers produced an impressive FA Trophy display on Saturday, 14 November 2026, defeating Folkestone Invicta 1-3 to progress in the competition. The Wands travelled to face their Kent rivals and delivered a performance full of quality and resilience, with a brace from O. Ogunwamide proving the decisive contribution in a thoroughly deserved victory.
First Half: Cray Strike Early Before Invicta Level
Cray Wanderers wasted little time in making their intentions clear, taking the lead as early as the tenth minute when O. Ogunwamide broke the deadlock to put the visitors ahead. It was a bright, purposeful start from the Wands, who looked sharp and well-organised from the outset. However, Folkestone Invicta refused to be overrun on home soil and drew level on the half-hour mark through J. Pigott, whose goal brought the scores level at 1-1 and gave the hosts renewed belief heading into the interval. The first half ended with the tie finely poised, setting the stage for a compelling second half.
Second Half: Penalty and Clinical Finish Seal the Win
Cray Wanderers came out after the break with clear intent and were rewarded on 57 minutes when A. Yusuff stepped up to convert a penalty, restoring the visitors’ advantage and shifting the momentum firmly back in their favour. The spot-kick proved to be a pivotal moment in the tie, as Folkestone Invicta struggled to respond with the same urgency that had brought them level in the first half. Any lingering doubt about the outcome was extinguished on 70 minutes when Ogunwamide struck again, his second goal of the afternoon making it 1-3 and effectively sealing a thoroughly professional away performance. The final whistle confirmed a clean and convincing result for the Wands, with no cards shown to players from either side throughout the contest — a testament to the disciplined manner in which both teams conducted themselves.
Man of the Match: O. Ogunwamide
There was little debate over the standout performer on the day. O. Ogunwamide was exceptional from start to finish, and his two-goal haul was the heartbeat of Cray Wanderers’ victory. His opener in the tenth minute set the tone for the afternoon, and when Folkestone had clawed their way back into the tie, it was Ogunwamide who ultimately had the final say with a composed and clinical finish on 70 minutes. His movement, directness and eye for goal caused the Invicta defence persistent problems throughout, and he thoroughly merited the recognition as the game’s most influential figure.
What the Result Means for Cray Wanderers
For Cray Wanderers, this victory represents a significant moment in their FA Trophy campaign. Travelling to a fellow Kent side and delivering such a controlled, professional performance speaks volumes about the character and quality within the squad. The Wands will now look forward to discovering their next opponents in the draw, with the belief and confidence that comes from a display of this nature. Their supporters will be daring to dream of further progress in this prestigious non-league cup competition, and on the evidence of what was produced at Folkestone, there is every reason to believe this Cray Wanderers side is capable of making their mark as the tournament continues.
Match timeline
10′ ⚽ O. Ogunwamide
30′ ⚽ J. Pigott- 57′ ⚽ A. Yusuff (pen)
- 70′ ⚽ O. Ogunwamide
Match details
| Competition | FA Trophy |
| Result | Folkestone Invicta 1 – 3 Cray Wanderers |
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