Heaton Stannington edged past Knaresborough Town 1-0 in FA Cup Qualification Round 1. The only goal arrived just before half-time and proved decisive. The home side held on despite playing the final half-hour with ten men.
Sado Djalo put Heaton Stannington ahead in the 40th minute with the game's solitary strike, making it 1-0. He was shown a red card in the 62nd minute, leaving his side to defend their slim lead for the closing stages.
With no detailed match data available, the outcome turned on Djalo's early goal and later dismissal. Heaton Stannington's resilience after the red card secured their progress.
