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The oldest club in London making FA Cup history

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The oldest club in London making FA Cup history

Formed in 1860, Cray Wanderers are one of the oldest football clubs in the world - and the oldest club in London still in existence. It was perhaps fitting that Cray only just scraped through in the fourth qualifying round against Bedford Town in dramatic fashion to achieve something they have tried and failed to do 77 times before.

Bedford then took the lead in the 101st minute, only for Cray striker Ade Yusuff - who has scored in all four rounds so far - to make it 2-2 and force a penalty shootout. Wands goalkeeper JJ Briggs, who is on loan from Cambridge United, made two saves in the shootout to help pave the way for history to be made in Chislehurst.

When teenager Jakob Lowe stuck away his effort from 12 yards to seal a 4-3 win on penalties, the scale of the moment was not lost on club captain Frankie Raymond.