Ollie Pearce struck 10 seconds in off an unconventional kick-off as York City cruised past Northampton 4-0 and into the FA Cup second round.
York City made the fastest possible statement in the FA Cup first round. Ollie Pearce found the net just 10 seconds after the start, finishing off a kick-off routine that was far from the usual script and catching Northampton Town completely cold.
The early goal set the tone. York played with confidence from the first whistle, while Northampton were left chasing the game almost before they had settled into it.
The visitors never recovered. York finished 4-0 winners, a scoreline that shows how comfortably they controlled the tie after that blistering start.
The result sends York City into the second round of the FA Cup. Pearce's 10-second strike will be replayed for a long time, a reminder that the competition can still produce moments nobody sees coming.
