Chelmsford City out of FA Cup after narrow defeat in Barnet replay

It ended 0 - 1 to the visitors at The Melbourne last night

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 15th Nov 2022

Chelmsford City's FA Cup run has come to an end after a narrow defeat to National League side Barnet last night.

The Bees made it through to the second round of the FA Cup after an Idris Kanu header resulted in the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute.

Sam Woods was shown a straight red for a challenge on The Clarets' Louis Dunne, but Chelmsford couldn't take advantage and force an equaliser.

Over 3,000 fans watched the tie at the Melbourne.

Barnet will face Accrington Stanley in the Second Round.

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