Boss much wiser after FA Cup loss to Mariners

Boss Andy Preece believes his Chorley team's 4-1 defeat at South Shields in the FA Cup was a reality check for him personally.

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The fixture pitted two of the leading lights in the National League North at the third qualifying round stage with the top-of-the-table Mariners hosting the third-placed Magpies.

As it was, two early goals for the home team at the 1st Cloud Arena set them on their way to a comfortable victory and a place in the next round.