Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup upset after Tom Tonks causes chaos

Tom Tonks' impressive throw-in played a key role in non-league Tamworth achieving a memorable upset in the FA Cup against Huddersfield, who are looking to move up to League One.

Once a Premier League team in 2019, the West Yorkshire club faced a disappointing defeat in the first round at the Lamb Ground on Friday night, with cameras rolling.

Tonks, who was named Man of the Match, created havoc with his long throws and played a key role in helping Tamworth achieve a remarkable victory. Just before halftime, Town's goalkeeper Chris Maxwell mishandled one of those throws, resulting in an own goal.

There are 57 positions separating Michael Duff's team from the part-time National League club, which could have been increased if Maxwell hadn’t stopped a shot from Daniel Creaney.

Huddersfield struggled to create chances against Tamworth's goalkeeper, Jas Singh, as Andy Peaks' team managed to maintain their lead. They will be joined in the second round draw by Notts County, who dominated Alfreton with a 5-1 victory.

The night began on a rough note for the Magpies when Liam Waldock put the National League North team ahead early at Meadow Lane. However, Matty Platt responded quickly with a long-range equalizer. After halftime, League Two County picked up the pace, with Alassana Jatta and Jevani Brown each netting two goals in the second half.