OXFORD City and Banbury United booked their place in third round qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup.
The pair claimed successes on the road to get within two wins of the first round proper, but Kidlington’s run was brought to an end on a penalty shoot-out.
For City, their visit to Royal Wootton Bassett Town was a first competitive game since March.
It looked like they might be on the receiving end of a shock when their Uhlsport Hellenic League hosts opened the scoring on the hour through Sam Ockwell.
But the lead lasted just three minutes, with Dan Matsuzaka leaping to head in a corner.
Substitute Jacob Bancroft grabbed the decisive goal five minutes from time, securing a 2-1 success.
Banbury United claimed an upset, knocking out National League North side Leamington 1-0.
Kelvin Langmead headed in the only goal of the game in the opening 20 minutes.
Andy Whing’s side had opportunities to put the game to bed, but defended superbly to preserve their lead.
Kidlington though suffered an agonising finish against Bristol Manor Farm.
Steve Robertson’s goal early in the second half saw them come from behind at home to draw 1-1.
Ben Sadler’s side had triumphed on spot kicks against Salisbury in the previous round, but this time they lost 7-6 on penalties.
In the Southern League, all three Oxfordshire sides in Division One Central action lost.
Thame United had two men sent off but came within seven minutes of claiming a point at Bedworth United.
Joe Wylie received a straight red card after half an hour with Thame trailing, but the visitors were ahead at half-time after goals from David Lynn and Ryan Blake.
Bedworth equalised two minutes after the restart and Thame’s task grew tougher when Callum Mapley received his second booking of the game midway through the second half.
Just as it looked like a point was on the cards, Bedworth struck the winner on 83 minutes.
Wantage Town also lost 3-2, despite leading twice at Kempston Rovers.
Jack Alexander and Tom Ballard struck for the visitors in the first half, but Kempston hit back to claim the winner via a penalty 14 minutes from time.
Connor Ferguson struck a late consolation as third-placed Didcot Town were beaten 2-1 at Yaxley.
The wet weather saw North Leigh’s home game with St Neots Town postponed by a waterlogged pitch at Eynsham Park.
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