Harrogate achieved a remarkable FA Cup upset by defeating Wrexham 1-0, advancing to the second round as a League Two team. Jack Muldoon secured the victory with a decisive glancing header midway through the first half, leaving League One high-flyers Wrexham struggling to create clear opportunities to equalize.
Meanwhile, League One leaders Birmingham City narrowly escaped a similar fate, securing a 1-0 victory against non-league Sutton United. Willum Willumsson's first-half goal proved to be the difference maker.
Mansfield capitalized on Marcus Poscha's early dismissal to dominate sixth-tier Curzon Ashton 4-0 at Tameside Stadium. Poscha was controversially sent off for handling Will Evans's shot on the line, though he argued the ball hit his chest. Lucas Akins converted the resulting penalty, and further goals from Stephen Quinn, Ben Waine, and Ben Quinn ensured a comprehensive win.
AFC Wimbledon continued their dominance over rivals MK Dons with a 2-0 victory at Stadium MK. Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel scored in each half, securing the win for the visitors, while Connor Lemonheigh-Evans was sent off for the home side in the second half.
Leyton Orient narrowly progressed past National League South side Boreham Wood via a 3-1 penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park. Ethan Galbraith's successful spot-kick was the deciding factor after Tom Whelan, Chris Bush, and Junior Dixon missed their attempts. Orient, who had defender Jayden Sweeney sent off in extra time, initially led 2-0 through goals from Sonny Perkins and Dan Agyei, but Boreham Wood rallied with goals from Tyrone Marsh and Charlie O'Connell.
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