Debut goal not enough for Stafford Rangers
Jake Charles scored on his Stafford Rangers debut, but it was not enough to stop Boro from crashing to a 3-1 defeat at home to Farsley Celtic in the Northern Premier.
The 22-year-old former Wales Under-21 striker – grandson of Wales, Leeds and Juventus great John Charles – pulled one back after two goals in four second-half minutes had put Farsley in control.
Rangers piled on the pressure late on, but were caught on the break in stoppage time.
Meanwhile, Hednesford Town were beaten 2-1 by Nantwich Town on their travels.
Dan Sweeney scored his first goal for the Pitmen to cancel out the hosts’ opener, only for Nantwich to win it four minutes after half-time.
Stourbridge will play Guiseley in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after the Lions beat Cleethorpes Town 2-1 in a third qualifying round replay last night.
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