Jayden Thompson-Brissett fired home an equaliser, sneaking in at the back post on 55 minutes after the Crusaders failed to deal with a ball in the box.

Hungerford had taken a deserved first half lead through Simo Mbonkwi. The midfielder had an initial effort saved by Sam Beasant but headed home the rebound.

It could have been more than one had Mbonkwi swept home from close range on the stroke of half time and Nana Kyei scored his one-on-one opportunity which he blazed over the bar.

Kyei was also brought down in the box by Beasant which looked a clear penalty but the referee did not point to the spot.

Duane Ofori-Acheampong had a positive first start for the club. The striker had the ball in the back of the net three minutes into the second half but it was ruled out for offside.

Chesham offered nothing in the first half and the Crusaders looked comfortable but the hosts won every second ball in the second half and deservedly progressed to the next round of the competition.

Hungerford have to quickly pick themselves up and go again on Saturday in a crucial National League South home fixture v Chelmsford City.