Bermuda goalkeeper Nathan Trott pulled off vital stoppage-time heroics as Cardiff City produced an astonishing fightback from 4-1 down to beat Burnley 5-4 in a breathless Championship encounter at Cardiff City Stadium.
After the Bluebirds clawed their way back to 4-4, Trott preserved parity at the start of 10 added minutes with a superb diving stop before catching the resulting corner.
Moments later, Alex Robertson whipped a stunning strike into the top corner from the edge of the box to put Cardiff ahead. Trott was summoned again three minutes from time, pulling off another sharp reaction save to seal a frantic victory.
In the Emirates FA Cup first round, Nahki Wells and Luton Town safely navigated their tie with a routine 2-0 win over National League side Forest Green Rovers at Kenilworth Road. Unlike last season’s 4-3 thriller between the two sides, the Hatters contained Rovers’ lively attack to comfortably reach round two.
There was disappointment for Jutorre Burgess, who remained an unused substitute as Harborough Town exited the competition in a 5-1 defeat away to League One outfit Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.
Non-League & Pyramid round-up
- National League North: Midfielder Keziah Martin helped Hereford claim a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Chorley at Victory Park.
- Southern League Premier Central: Milan Butterfield featured as Halesowen Town fell 5-3 against Anstey Nomads at The Grove. Elsewhere, the suspended Willie Clemons watched on as Leiston were edged 3-2 by Bromsgrove Sporting.
- Eastern Counties League: Veteran international Reggie Lambe inspired Ipswich Wanderers to a convincing 3-0 home triumph against Heacham at The Doucy.
- Central Midlands Alliance: Jakeem Jennings and AFC Borrowash Victoria ran riot at the Asterdale Sports Ground, brushing aside Ripley Town 5-0.
- Southern League Division One South: Bermudian head coach Daizhari Tucker endured a frustrating afternoon from the dugout as Worcester Raiders fell to a 2-0 home defeat against Hungerford Town.
