The magic of the cup deserted Wealdstone and left manager Bobby Wilkinson enduring a sleepless night after a last-minute winner from defender Cheik Toure put Burgess Hill Town into the fourth round of qualifying for the FA Cup on Saturday.

The Stones were tought a harsh lesson in finishing by Town, who scored the only goal of the game despite barely registering a clear chance before they struck in injury time.

But this was a game Wealdstone should have won. Sub Dan Fitchett's indecisiveness allowed goalkeeper James Shaw time to block his goalbound effort, while Abobaker Eisa and Luke Williams, twice, had lesser opportunities but also failed to trouble the hosts.

Wilkinson is experienced enough to know domination counts for nothing in football - especially in the FA Cup - and could have little argument when Toure, in a rare break from the backline, showed the composure of a forward to blast beyond Jonathan North from the edge of the box.

""We know we didn’t take our chances but must now back the players," Wilkinson told the club website.

“I didn’t sleep at all last night. I need to let the fans know that I take full responsibility for everything.

"There are things I cannot say about how I feel right now and it does not concern the players.

"The supporters have to believe in what we are trying to achieve. Blame me not the players.

"We will be training hard this week on Monday and Thursday as we prepare for Whitehawk next Saturday.”

Wealdstone: North, Cox, Okimo, Brown, Day, Wellard, Ngamvolou, Williams, Benyon, Green, Eisa.