SEVENOAKS, England (Interstat) — Sevenoaks Town and Merstham played to a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday, a result that forces a replay after Merstham’s Edgar Silva scored a dramatic equalizer deep into second-half stoppage time.

The match, a first-round qualifying fixture in English football’s historic competition, was decided by two late goals at The Bourne Stadium after a red card to Merstham’s Caio Marcelo in the 87th minute threatened to derail the visitors’ chances.

Interstat’s pregame projections had heavily favored the home side, giving Sevenoaks Town a 64.10 percent probability to win with a predicted final score of 2-1. The actual result, however, keeps both teams’ hopes alive for advancement in the tournament.

Sevenoaks Town broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. The play was built from the back, with defender Lee Hyunyong providing the assist on a goal by forward Pablo Sabbag. The buildup to the opening goal was marred by discipline issues, as Lee Hyunyong had been shown a yellow card just seven minutes earlier in the 47th minute.

Merstham’s task became significantly more difficult when Caio Marcelo was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute, reducing the team to 10 men for the final, frantic moments of the match.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Merstham pressed forward and found a stunning equalizer in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time. The goal was scored by Edgar Silva, who was set up by an assist from defender Lee Jisol. The celebration was immediately followed by a yellow card for Lee Jisol in the 90+10 minute, one of three cautions issued in the physical contest. Merstham’s Choi Kyubaek was also booked in the 81st minute.

The draw extends Merstham’s difficult start to the season. In FA Cup play, the team remains winless with a record of zero wins, two losses, and one draw. Their overall record across all competitions now sits at zero wins, three losses, and one draw. Their previous results this season include a 1-0 loss at Kingstonian on Sept. 6 and a 4-2 loss at Faversham Town on Aug. 16.

For Sevenoaks Town, the result maintains their strong form within the FA Cup, where they now hold a record of three wins, one loss, and one draw. Their overall record across all competitions shifts to three wins, two losses, and one draw. The team’s recent schedule has been high-scoring, including a remarkable 10-9 loss to Bognor Regis Town on Sept. 7, the same day they played the same opponent to a 2-2 draw. Other previous results include a 3-0 loss at Folkestone Invicta on Aug. 30, a 5-3 win at Corinthian Casuals on Aug. 16, and a 3-1 win at Athletic Newham on Aug. 2.

The two teams will meet again at Merstham’s home ground to decide which club advances to the next round of the FA Cup.