Grigg double helps Wigan end AFC Fylde dream

Published on: 12 December 2017

Lewis Montrose of AFC Fylde, right, and Max Power of Wigan Athletic battle for the ball in a FA Cup match. Getty Images

Will Grigg struck twice late on as League One leaders Wigan ended the FA Cup hopes of Vanarama National League side AFC Fylde.

His double gave the Latics a 3-2 win in their second-round replay at the DW Stadium.

The match was given the green light following a 5 p.m. pitch inspection, and Wigan are now set for a January trip to Premier League club Bournemouth.

Ivan Toney put Wigan ahead with a close-range finish on 31 minutes. Fylde, though, were level five minutes before half-time through Simon Grand and went ahead after 65 minutes when Danny Rowe converted a pass from Jon Smith.

However, any hopes of a fairy-tale finish were dashed when substitute Grigg levelled after 80 minutes, before netting what proved to be the winner with six minutes left.

Peterborough came from behind to see off Woking 5-2 and book a third-round tie at Championship side Aston Villa.

Inih Effiong gave the non-league side the lead in the 19th minute. Posh, though, were soon level through Michael Doughty before Jack Marriott added a second just before half-time.

Substitute Matt Young made it 2-2 after 68 minutes, but just 60 seconds later Marriott grabbed his second of the night at the other end.

Midfielder Marcus Maddison added a fourth with a penalty after 78 minutes, with Gwion Edwards netting Peterborough's fifth in stoppage time.

Tuesday's replay between Carlisle and Gillingham was postponed because of a frozen pitch at Brunton Park.

With an improved forecast expected, Crewe's tie against Blackburn was put back by 24 hours.

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