Rushall Olympic edges Carlton Town 1‑0 in FA Cup
WALSALL, West Midlands (Interstat) — Joe Westley scored in the 12th minute, lifting Rushall Olympic to a 1-0 victory over Carlton Town on Saturday at Dales Lane in an FA Cup match. Brad Halliday and substitute Jacob Devaney each recorded an assist on the decisive goal. Westley’s early strike set the tone as Rushall Olympic controlled much of the first half. Carlton Town pressed for an equalizer but could not solve the home defense. Yellow cards were issued to Devaney in the 15th minute, Mikael Mandron in the 28th and Halliday in the 34th, as the match remained physical. Dales Lane provided a lively atmosphere for the contest. Rushall Olympic improved to 2-1 in the FA Cup and 3-2-1 overall. Carlton Town fell to 2-2 in the competition and 3-4-1 across all competitions. The home side entered with a 2-1 win over Sporting Khalsa on Jan. 11, while Carlton Town had lost 4-0 to Coleshill Town on April 19. The narrow victory gave Rushall Olympic its third win of the season.