The FA Trophy first-round proper draw has been published following third qualifying round matches, setting up a full slate of ties to be played on Saturday 24 October 2026. The competition offers knockout cup football for non-league clubs and carries prize money for each round — winners in the first round will receive £3,000 and losers £775.
The draw produces a mix of local derbies, regional showdowns and fixtures that could produce cup shocks. Below are the 32 ties as listed for the First Round Proper — all scheduled for 15:00 on 24 October 2026.
- Warrington Rylands v Guiseley
- Bury v Prescot Cables
- Workington v Cleethorpes Town
- Leek Town v Bootle
- Ashton United v Redcar Athletic
- Bridlington Town v Curzon Ashton
- Avro v Hyde United
- Redditch United v Gloucester City
- Mickleover v Alfreton Town
- Anstey Nomads v Bromsgrove Sporting
- Evesham United v Halesowen Town
- Loughborough Students v Stourbridge
- Bourne Town v Banbury United
- Kettering Town v Quorn
- Egham Town v Uxbridge
- Erith Town v Burgess Hill Town
- Leatherhead v Eastbourne Borough
- Dartford v Three Bridges
- Whitehawk v St Albans City
- Aveley v Carshalton Athletic
- Enfield Town v Hanworth Villa
- Needham Market v Wingate & Finchley
- Hastings United v Waltham Abbey
- Berkhamsted v Cray Wanderers
- Faversham Town v Newmarket Town
- Deal Town v Hashtag United
- Takeley v Chertsey Town
- Weymouth v Sholing
- Didcot Town v Poole Town
- Taunton Town v Wimborne Town
- Gosport Borough v Chichester City
- Bath City v Frome Town
Matches to watch: a number of fixtures stand out for local bragging rights and potential shocks. Bath City v Frome Town is a close county contest that should draw plenty of local interest, while Redditch United v Gloucester City and Weymouth v Sholing look likely to produce competitive ties. The meeting of Bury and Prescot Cables also catches the eye, as does Kettering Town v Quorn — matches where form on the day could decide who progresses.
Supporters can mark 24 October in their diaries for what promises to be a busy day of FA Trophy football across the country.
