Live updates as Maidstone United are beaten 5-0 at Coventry City in the FA Cup Fifth Round

Maidstone’s record-breaking FA Cup run came to an end after they were put to the sword in the Fifth Round at Coventry on Monday night.

Cheered on by nearly 5,000 away fans, the Stones were playing in the last 16 of the competition for the first time.

Match report: Coventry 5-0 Maidstone

But Coventry were in no mood to be on the end of another Maidstone giant-killing act as they raced into a two-goal lead inside 13 minutes and Ellis Simms completed his hat-trick after 35 minutes.

Maidstone forced four corners in the first 15 minutes of the second half and started to pass the ball much better in the final third of the pitch after the break. But two late goals from Fabio Tavares for the home side ensured Maidstone were on the wrong end of a 5-0 scoreline.

“A big congratulations to Coventry and I wish them the very best in the next round,” said Maidstone boss George Elokobi told ITV.

“My players gave it their all today and that’s all we ask. They ran and fought, it wasn’t enough but we live for these moments in football.

“The magic of the FA Cup is still alive. It’s about showcasing our skills and coming up against a fantastic Championship side in a fantastic stadium.”

Check out our build-up during Maidstone’s historic day (and evening) in the limelight as the club did the town proud below.

The teams headed back into the dressing rooms after their warm-ups with manager George Elokobi leading the Stones players to the away end to thank the away support of nearly 5,000 fans.

Maidstone had made two changes from the team that knocked out Ipswich in round four.

Raphe Brown came in for Gavin Hoyte who’s on the bench while Greenidge was in for the suspended Paul Appiah.

It’s a strong Coventry side as you’d expect with former