Watch as ex-Sunderland, Ipswich and Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham scores from half-way line!

Former Sunderland striker Connor Whickham scored a stunning goal from the half-way line to seal a 2-0 win for Forest Green Rovers over South Shields in the FA Cup first round.
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The 1st Cloud Arena was hosting the first round tie, the game shown live on BBC Sport.

And they were treated to a stunning goal with the last kick of the game.

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Whickham scored from the half-way line to seal the 2-0 victory and knock Shields out.

A bumper was crowd was expected with ticket sales in the lead up already breaking the previous record.

And a crowd of 3,800 was announced.

South Shields FC tweeted: “Today's official attendance is a 1st Cloud Arena record of 3,800. We can't thank you enough for the tremendous support.”