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Notts County beat Altrincham on penalties in heavy FA Cup fog
Notts County beat Altrincham on penalties in an FA Cup first-round tie at Moss Lane in Manchester.
Altrincham, from the fifth-tier National League, led 2-1 against League One side Notts County before a late equaliser sent the match into extra time.
Heavy fog made the game hard to see, including for players, fans, managers and commentators.
The poor visibility affected how the teams played, with players unable to see across the pitch and having to use shorter passes.
Notts County won the shootout to reach the second round.
Many fans at the far end of the ground had to guess what was happening from the crowd’s reactions.
The sources do not say who Notts County will face next.
Notts County beat Altrincham 3-2 on penalties in an FA Cup first-round tie played in heavy fog at Moss Lane.
Altrincham led 2-1 before Callum Roberts equalised late for Notts County.
Neither team scored in extra time, and Rosaire Longelo scored the final penalty to send County into the second round.
The fog made it difficult for players, spectators and commentators to follow the action.
Notts County fans at the far end of the ground had to rely on crowd reactions to follow the shootout.
- Who
- Notts County and Altrincham, two English football clubs.
- What
- Notts County won 3-2 on penalties after the FA Cup tie finished 2-2 following extra time.
- When
- The match was reported on 7 November 2026; the exact match date is not stated.
- Where
- Moss Lane, Altrincham, Manchester.
- Why
- The teams were playing an FA Cup first-round tie. The match went to penalties after they were level following extra time.
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Altrincham went 2-1 ahead before Callum Roberts scored a late equaliser for Notts County.
Neither side scored, and the tie remained level.
Notts County won the shootout 3-2, with Rosaire Longelo scoring the final kick.
- Venue
- Moss Lane, Altrincham, Manchester
- Competition
- FA Cup first round
- Normal-time score
- 2-2
- Shootout score
- Notts County won 3-2
- Decisive penalty
- Rosaire Longelo scored Notts County's final kick
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What people are saying
The frustrating thing is that for an hour it was a really good FA Cup tie, it had everything
I can just about see the bright white numbers on their shirts, but I am struggling to see what is happening on the far side of the pitch
We're looking around … no-one knows where the ball is.
Your guess is as good as mine at the minute
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Current scenes in Altrincham for their FA Cup clash with Notts County! Spot the ball anyone? 😉