BRADFORD Town and Melksham Town both reached the final 32 with home victories in the FA Vase today.

Melksham booked their place in the national stages of the competition with a 3-2 victory over Shepton Mallet at The Conigre.

Gary Higdon scored twice and Leigh Rogers also netted for Darren Perrin's men as progressed further than they ever have in the competition.

They will be joined by Toolstation League Premier Division neighbours Bradford Town, after Paul Shanley's men came through a see-saw struggle with Bath side Odd Down 4-3 after extra time.

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