FA Cup qualifying tie ordered to be replayed after referee's error

Mulbarton Wanderers have been told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie against Woodford Town after a referee's error, according to BBC Sport.

The club described itself as "deeply upset" by the decision, which comes after officials identified a mistake made by the referee during the original match.

Officiating errors in cup competitions

Replays ordered due to refereeing mistakes are relatively rare in English football's cup competitions, and typically follow a review process once a clear error affecting the outcome or conduct of the match has been identified by the relevant football authorities.

The report does not specify the exact nature of the referee's error that prompted the decision, nor does it detail when the replay is scheduled to take place.

Both clubs will now need to prepare for an additional fixture, adding to their schedules as they continue their respective FA Cup qualifying campaigns.