ROYSTON, England (Interstat) — Hemel Hempstead shut out Royston Town 3-0 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in an FA Cup match at Garden Walk in Royston, Hertfordshire.

Miguel Freckleton opened the scoring in the ninth minute for the visitors. Findlay Curtis added a goal in the 46th minute and another in the 68th minute. Curtis recorded two goals in the match, Freckleton one. Killian Phillips and Liam Donnelly each contributed an assist.

Yellow cards were issued to Donnelly in the 15th minute, Roland Idowu in the 26th, Joe Hugill in the 52nd and Phillips in the 54th.

Hemel Hempstead improved to 2-0 in the FA Cup competition and holds a 2-1-1 record across all competitions. Royston Town fell to 2-1 in the FA Cup and is 3-2 overall in all competitions.

Hemel Hempstead’s previous results include a 2-0 loss at home to Horsham, a scoreless draw at home against Chelmsford City and a 4-1 victory at Bishop’s Stortford. Royston Town had lost 5-1 at home to King’s Lynn Town, then won 4-0 at Sawbridgeworth, 1-0 at Brentwood Town and 2-1 at home to Redbridge.