Big Weekend for Lowestoft and Leiston Town Football Clubs

    After being just one match away from the first round of the FA Cup, Lowestoft and Leiston Town Football Clubs lost in their home clashes on Saturday.

    The chance to progress in the world's oldest football tournament came to an end for both Suffolk clubs. 

    After going ahead , Lowestoft lost three one to Weston Super Mare.

    Meanwhile, Leiston Town lost to Dagenham and Redbridge five one at Victory Road at the same time. 

    More about Leiston's history in the FA Cup can be found here.

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