Notts County defeats Altrincham in dramatic foggy penalty shootout

Notts County overcame non-league Altrincham on penalties after thick fog descended on their FA Cup tie.

League One side Notts County secured a penalty shootout victory against non-league Altrincham in an FA Cup match heavily disrupted by thick fog. The challenging weather conditions made visibility extremely poor at Moss Lane during the closing stages of the fixture. Despite a spirited performance from the hosts, Notts County advanced to the next round.

• The scorerLewis Banks netted a close-range shot to temporarily give Altrincham a 2-1 lead during the match.
• The venueThe fixture took place at Altrincham home ground, Moss Lane.
• The outcomeNotts County ultimately prevailed through a penalty shootout after the teams could not be separated in regular and extra play under low visibility.