Workington Reds are back in league action tomorrow as they aim to put their FA Cup exit behind them.

Reds host Witton Albion as they look to concentrate their efforts on picking up league points to try and climb up the Evo- Stik Northern Premier League.

Joint manager Dave Hewson was particularly deflated after the cup loss at Kidsgrove Athletic on Wednesday night.

But he said they now have to look for a positive response tomorrow against Witton.

He said: “It was a massive game for the club and that’s why it was so disappointing to lose. I never like losing but I am really hurting over this one.

“We have two home games coming up and we need to come up with two wins.

“That’s our responsibility and Lee [Andrews] and I will be looking for a positive response against Witton on Saturday.”

The width of a goal-post cost Workington Reds £15,000 and the chance of making more from Wednesday’s FA Cup replay.

The Cumbrians had shaded the 90 minutes at Kidsgrove when the ball fell to Conor Tinnion, unmarked in the box and on his favoured left foot.

Everyone would bank on the skilful midfielder scoring. Skipper Gari Rowntree had started to wheel away in celebration as he saw Tinnion strike his shot well, beyond the home keeper.

But joy turned to despair when the ball cannoned back into play off the foot of the post – and extra-time was to prove a major disaster.

Kidsgrove, who had levelled on 68 minutes following Sam Joel’s opener on the hour, were the stronger side in the 30 minutes of extra time.

Lewis Bergin was just inside the Reds half when he decided to take on Aaran Taylor, who had adopted his sweeper / keeper role on the edge of the area.