Abbotts are first into next round

Waltham Abbey have congratulated their golden oldies on reaching the second round of the Robert Dyas Ryman League Veterans Cup after they kicked off this season's competition.

The Abbotts drew 1-1 with Livingstone RARA at Capershotts on Sunday before knocking their visitors from the Morden and District Sunday Vets League out of the competition on penalties.

Bury Town host the Metropolitan Police in the next first round tie to take place on Wednesday night.

Other teams competing in this year's competition include Aveley, Brentwood Town, Leiston and Waltham Forest.

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Where next?

Draw made for next round of cup! The Ryman League's clubs are running the rule over their opponents in the world's oldest cup competition following the draw for the next round of the FA Cup at Wembley.
Double up on Sunday's live scores! Stay in touch with the news from the Channel Islands on Sunday where Guernsey are hosting Ramsgate in Ryman South and from Cray Wanderers and Redbridge in Ryman North on the live scores service!

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